Elche CF Schedules and Injury Updates Ahead of Key Matchups
Elche CF will enjoy a rest day this Tuesday, then return to training on Wednesday at 4:30 p.m. local time, inside the Altabix sports city complex. This marks the moment when head coach Jorge Almirón and his assistants begin preparing for a crucial upcoming clash that could shape the club’s standings. The team faces Getafe at the Martinez Valero stadium on Monday, with kickoff at 21:00, in what many view as a final battle for survival in the league.
In the recent matchup against the Madrid club, Almirón faces three confirmed absences: Fidel Chaves, Fede Fernández, and Javier “El Flaco” Pastore. The team’s winger from Huelva returned from a month-long injury in last Sunday’s game against Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium in Cornellà-El Prat. He started the match on the bench, with Alex Collado entering at halftime, yet could only log 22 minutes before withdrawing due to discomfort in the right hamstring.
Fidel has endured a tough run with injuries this season. He first strained his left hamstring, then the right, and now has suffered a relapse. Almirón noted last Saturday that the forward hasn’t played a full match in five months. The last full appearance came against Real Sociedad in mid-April of the previous campaign. This season Fidel has managed just 165 minutes across four appearances, failing to reach 90 minutes in any game. Given the circumstances, the Andalusian forward is expected to miss portions of the upcoming schedule, including fixtures versus Getafe, Valladolid, and Girona, as the World Cup break approaches in mid-November. The aim is for Fidel to regain form and be available by the time league play resumes, possibly after the World Cup celebrations in Qatar, with a full recovery anticipated by late December when Spanish league competition restarts.
Alongside Fidel, the squad is likely to endure more absences for Getafe. Fede Fernández has missed the last four matches due to a fibrillar rupture, sidelining him through fixtures with Mallorca, Valencia, Real Madrid, and Espanyol. Javier Pastore has also faced muscle discomfort in the days leading up to the Real Madrid game, and, like Fidel, his return is not expected until the La Liga program resumes in late December after the mid-season break.
On a brighter note, encouraging news comes from Ezekiel Ponce. The Argentine striker did not travel to Barcelona because his partner was close to delivering their child, a decision made with club and coach approval to stay with his wife during the birth. The delivery occurred last weekend, and Ponce has since welcomed a new daughter. He is set to return to training with the rest of the squad on Wednesday, ready for Almirón’s squad to face Getafe in what could be a decisive encounter in the race for league stability. Ponce is expected to rejoin his teammates in full training on Wednesday, positioning him to contribute against Getafe if selected. For fans and analysts, his return adds a much-needed offensive option as the club navigates a challenging stretch of matches.
Looking ahead, the coaching staff is likely to emphasize tactical discipline and collective resilience. The team will need to maximize performance across remaining fixtures and maintain focus through the December resumption period. While injuries have punctuated the season, leadership from Almirón and strategic adjustments from the medical and fitness staff will be critical to sustaining a competitive edge in the league standings. As the squad prepares for the decisive Monday night clash, supporters will be watching closely to see how the lineup adapts and how a mix of veteran experience and emerging depth can fuel Elche CF’s push to secure valuable points during the campaign’s crucial phase. [Source attribution: Club communications and match previews; physician and coaching staff statements recorded in recent team briefings]”}