template Elche CF conducted an expansive training session this Tuesday as the club gears up for the upcoming fixture. The next match is scheduled for Sunday at 16:15, taking place at Martinez Valero Stadium against Atlético Madrid.
Compared with the previous Monday, this session was closed to the public. In prior days, the field welcomed schoolchildren and a large group of more than 2,000 boys and girls alongside various education centers across the city who came to watch and learn. This time, the gathering remained private, allowing the coaching staff to concentrate without outside distractions. The green line technician, Sebastian Beccacece, prefers this mode to maintain focus and minimize interruptions during preparation.
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Pedro Bigas and Helibelton Palacios trained with the rest of the squad for the second consecutive day, showing readiness to rejoin the fray in the clash with the Colchoneros after overcoming minor muscle issues that had kept them out of action.
Bigas and Helibelton Palacios attended Elche’s training sessions
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Omar Mascarell and José Ángel Carmona were largely phased out from the main group, continuing their work with the club’s physiotherapy team. Mascarell, who has been dealing with a muscle strain in the front part of the left thigh, has shown steady progress since the last match. The recovery timeline suggests he could be available soon, though a return in the upcoming game is not guaranteed. The team is monitoring his evolution closely as the calendar advances toward the next encounter.
In parallel, Carmona faced a different setback, suffering a significant hamstring tear during a previous match. While his season seemed uncertain at first, his rehabilitation is progressing. He has not yet begun full fieldwork but is expected to resume training in the coming days and aim to be ready for a late-season push and possible appearances in the final league games.
With Mascarell and Carmona sidelined, the rest of the squad remains under Beccacece’s guidance and will be available for the match against Atletico de Madrid, barring any new developments. The coaching staff is assessing options to maintain balance and intensity as they approach a high-stakes clash, seeking to translate training work into competitive performance on match day.
As the team continues this period of preparation, the focus is on maintaining fitness, tightening tactical understanding, and reinforcing collective cohesion. The coaching staff emphasizes smart workload management to avoid fatigue while ensuring players are ready to handle the demands of a challenging opponent. The support staff remains vigilant in monitoring physical status and responding quickly to any new concerns that may arise in the lead-up to the fixture.