Elche CF wrapped up its final training session at the Martinez Valero stadium behind closed doors on a Wednesday as the league prepares to restart. The team will travel to Madrid to face Atlético at the Cívitas Metropolitano stadium on Thursday at 21:30 local time. This session emphasized tactical readiness and physical conditioning in the lead up to an important away fixture for the season’s next phase. Source: Elche CF
Pol Lirola and Nico Fernandez Mercau continued their on-field work outside the main group as part of ongoing rehabilitation programs. Josan Ferrandez and John Cheatuaya remain dedicated to their recovery plans after sustaining injuries. In addition to these fitness concerns, Gerard Gumbau will sit out one match due to accumulating five yellow cards, while Argentine Lautaro Blanco is not eligible to register until the January window opens. Fede Fernandez and Shepherd also departed from the squad during the World Cup break. Source: Elche CF
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The squad assembled to face the upcoming challenge with a focused approach. Pablo Machine was summoned to take the helm for Elche after a recent LaLiga clash against Guadalajara in the King’s Cup ended without a victory. The team gathered at Martinez Valero ahead of a morning departure. From there, they traveled with the official team coach, heading to Alicante’s train station to board an AVE service toward Spain’s capital. Source: Elche CF
In Madrid, the group plans a light activation session before the match. The intention is to finalize match-day routines, reinforce defensive shape, and sharpen attacking transitions. The meeting with Colchoneros is scheduled for 21:30, and the campaign-bound squad will rest in Madrid after the contest, with plans to return via AVE the following day. The return path begins at Chamartín at 10:00 and is expected to reach Alicante by noon. Source: Elche CF