The first concrete update for the upcoming season has arrived. Elche will start training first thing Monday morning, July 3. Beccacece plans a month-long break for players to fully unwind and will return after the Cádiz match, which was originally set for June 4 at Martinez Valero and will conclude before the rescheduled start of pre-season actions.
the future of the players
The coach intends to grant the squad a substantial respite to recharge. He also aims to secure renewals before the season ends, with the club already in discussions with players who have left Elche. Among those approached with renewal offers are Gerard Gumbau, Helibelton Palacios, and Pedro Bigas, as talks continue ahead of the holidays.
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Beccacece has clarified that the plan at Elche is to lay out the framework for the next season. He initially avoided explicit references to the Second Division, but soon spoke with clarity about the immediate path forward, noting that it has taken seven days to shape the plan since taking charge. The manager is coordinating with the Argentinian coach to craft a style built on ball possession, compact defensive lines, and aggressive pressing in dangerous zones to reclaim possession near the opponent’s goal. He has stressed that his role is to imprint his philosophy on the squad, and the players have responded positively. Several players have been moved into unfamiliar roles, with Omar Mascarell notably shifting to defense since his arrival.
Purpose: Return
After establishing the game model, the next objective is to assemble a squad aligned with Elche’s goal of returning to the First Division as soon as possible. The club plans to lean on LaLiga’s support for relegated teams to reinforce the roster with key pieces and mount a challenge for promotion spots. This approach is meant to sustain momentum as preparations resume, with a strong emphasis on squad balance and tactical cohesion. The day of the final training period until the break is seen as a crucial turning point, as decisions will be made about who stays and who departs. The sports management team works closely with owner Christian Bragarnik to finalize these arrangements, with input from various department heads and coaching staff. Source attribution: Elche CF internal communications
Last training session for Elche CF with doors open in their stadium
The Franjiverde side will play its final match on June 4 at 7 pm against Cádiz, in line with the league schedule. When the final whistle sounds, the break becomes real for the players. Everything must be decided that day: who stays and who departs. The sports management team is coordinating closely with ownership to finalize these arrangements and set the stage for a strong return to competition, backed by a clear plan for the club’s strategic direction. Source attribution: Elche CF communications
overseeding
Upon return, the Díez Iborra pitch will be prepared for battle. The field has not hosted training for two weeks due to grass reseeding, and the club aims to have the surface in peak condition for both physical preparation and tactical sessions as the squad resumes activity after vacation. The environment will be optimized for a rigorous training block, with attention to pitch recovery and ground maintenance to support the team’s conditioning and on-pitch integration after players come back from break. Source attribution: Club facilities management