Late at night, the Elche Football Club announced a major change in leadership following a tough run of results. At 1:50 a.m., officials confirmed that Francisco Rodríguez will not continue as head coach of the A team after the difficult defeat to Rayo Vallecano. The announcement came with a clear sense of urgency: the club had collected just one point from a possible twenty-one in the opening seven matchdays, a stretch that left management and fans seeking a new path forward. The decision signals a pivot in the club’s approach as it looks to restore stability and momentum within its LaLiga Santander campaign.
In a concise statement, Elche Club de Fútbol expressed gratitude for Francisco Rodríguez’s effort and commitment during his tenure. The club noted that Rodríguez helped secure a permanent spot in LaLiga Santander the previous season and acknowledged the contributions of his coaching staff as well. As the organization moves ahead, it extended its best wishes to the coach and his team as they transition to new professional chapters. The message, though brief, underlined respect for the work undertaken and a shared hope for continued success in the future, both for Francisco and his colleagues within the coaching staff.
Team staff spent Monday night at the NH Ribera del Manzanares hotel in Madrid and were slated to return to Elche on Tuesday. The mood around the club was focused and purposeful as players were set to rest on Tuesday before resuming training on Wednesday morning. It is expected that a new head coach would join the squad in time for the next session, bringing fresh ideas and a renewed sense of direction as the club aims to improve results and build a cohesive team culture that can compete at the highest level. This transitional period reflects Elche’s commitment to a structured process, ensuring continuity for players while the technical staff is reorganized and a new leadership voice is installed to guide the squad toward improved performances on match days.