Union and trust shape the culture in the locker room. These elements are central to Elche CF’s effort to correct a rough start to the season and steer the team in a clearer direction after collecting just one point from a possible twelve in the opening quartet of fixtures.
Francisco convened yesterday, before the training session began, to lead a candid talk with the players. The goal was to identify fixes and regain momentum. Restoring the positive energy that carried Elche through much of last season calls for heightened focus, sustained intensity, and smarter pressure at key moments in matches. The calendar presented a tough challenge from the outset, but that difficulty is not an excuse for the team’s current image, especially when reflecting on last Sunday’s clash with Villarreal.
Omar Mascarell echoed the squad’s mood after the win over the Castellón outfit: “We are deeply pained. The result felt unjust against a strong rival. I could say more, but for now there is a need to turn the page. This is just the start, and it will only get better if we stay united.”
The Canarian midfielder reiterated his complete trust in the group. “I know we will rise, because we’ve done it many times before, and I’m confident we will keep pushing forward together. This squad has repeatedly shown that unity strengthens them in tough moments. Now is the time to prove it again.” Mascarell added that everyone should stay focused on the next game, fix the issues, and chase victory.
Peter Milla spoke on behalf of the team, reminding observers that this is top-tier football. “This is Premier League level competition—it’s demanding. We knew the schedule would be challenging. Last season we proved our ability to contend with anyone; this time, that performance has to return. There is no alternative but to move on and focus on the next match against Athletic.”
The forward addressed the supporters directly: “They know we will give everything for Elche. Watching them erupt with cheers from the bench against Villarreal gave me goosebumps, and we hope Martínez Valero responds with the same energy on Sunday, delivering the victory we’ve waited for with such longing.”
On the left flank, Carlos Clerc believes it is still too early to doubt the team. “Things aren’t progressing as we want, and we will work to change the situation. We trust the group, the coach, and every player who defends this jersey. There is no choice but to keep working. It won’t be easy, but the plan is to come out stronger for the next day and the next game.”
Union and trust in the workplace. These are the keys Elche CF is emphasizing to recover from a rough start and improve direction after collecting just one point from four matches.
Francisco resumed duties yesterday, calling a pre-training dialogue with players to seek solutions and set a new course. Restoring the good vibes that defined last season requires sharper concentration, sustained intensity, and greater aggression at crucial moments. The calendar’s tough slate was anticipated, yet it should not excuse the team’s poor image, especially after last Sunday’s performance against Villarreal.
Omar Mascarell’s comments encapsulate the squad’s sentiment about the recent win over their Castellón rivals: “We felt wounded. The result did not reflect the effort against a formidable opponent. There is more to say, but now the page must turn. This is only the start, and we will move forward together.”
The Canary Islands native stressed his unwavering faith in the squad: “I’m one hundred percent sure we’ll rise again. We have triumphed in similar moments before, and I’m convinced we will endure this period together. The team has repeatedly shown unity in hard times, and now is the moment.” Mascarell added that everyone remains confident and believes victory is possible, urging the focus to shift to the next game and to fix the issues to reach success.
Peter Milla spoke from the club’s perspective as well: “This is top-level football. The schedule has been fierce, and last season we proved we can compete with anyone. We must turn the page and direct our thoughts toward the Athletic game.”
The forward addressed the fans with a heartfelt message: “They know we will leave everything on the pitch for Elche. Seeing the stadium erupt in support when he came on against Villarreal gave me goosebumps, and we hope Martinez Valero will feel that same electricity this Sunday as we chase the long-awaited win.”
On the left, Carlos Clerc believes it remains too early for doubts about the squad. “Things aren’t going as we hoped, and we will work to change that. We trust the group, the coach, and everyone representing this jersey. There is no option but to keep working. No one said it would be easy, so we head into the next day, the next game, and give our all.”