Elche CF Prepares for a Key LaLiga 2 Match and a Basque Adventure
Early on Friday morning, a closed doors session took place at the Martinez Valero stadium as the team completed the final workout of the week. The plan was to rest in preparation for a trip to the Basque Country to face Eibar in a second division clash that promises to be a heated battle on Saturday at 17:00 local time. The venue for this encounter is the Ipurua stadium where Elche will seek a positive result against their rivals.
Following the session, head coach Sebastian Beccacece announced the squad that will travel to measure up against Eibar. The only change from the lineup used in the season opener against Racing de Ferrol is Peter Mila, who has moved on to another challenge. The squad list reflects the mix of first team and youth players, underscoring the depth and the value the coach places on bringing talent through the ranks.
Beccacece has long focused on building a compact style and a clear role distribution on the field. The coaching staff has kept a steady approach to training while monitoring the rehabilitation of players who are returning from injury. In this period the plan is to shield key players while ensuring the rest of the squad remains sharp and ready to contribute when called upon.
The medical department confirmed steady progress on a fibula issue that had sidelined one of the players. Specialists and conditioning staff have coordinated closely to oversee the recovery, aiming to have the player back on the pitch as soon as it is safe to resume competition. This development is watched closely by the team as they aim to maintain momentum across all competitions.
In the build up to the trip, Beccacece screened a group of twenty-one players, with twenty available for selection. The pool includes members from both the first team and the youth system and features Rodrigo Mendoza, known as Rodri, who brings additional depth and versatility to the squad. The mix of experience and youth is part of a strategy to maintain energy levels and to ensure all available options are ready for Saturday’s challenge.
After the final training session, the team’s travel routine was set. The squad will depart by bus to Valencia at 11:45, then board a flight to Bilbao, scheduled for 15:30. Upon arrival, the team will check into the Hotel Bilbao Gate, their base for the match weekend. This arrangement allows the players to rest and acclimate before moving to the Ipurua stadium on match day.
Return plans for the match will feature a return trip by air through Madrid after the contest. The team will depart Bilbao Sondica at 21:00 and arrive back in Madrid before continuing by bus to the province of Elche. The estimated arrival back home is between two and three in the morning, marking the end of a demanding but essential trip for the club’s immediate goals.
CALLING LIST: goalkeepers Edgar Badia and Miguel San Roman; defenders Mario Gaspar, Lautaro Blanco, Diego González, Pedro Bigas, Jose Salinas, Álex Martín, and Carlos Clerc; midfielders Raúl Guti, Cristian Salvador, Fidel Chaves, Aleix Febas, Nico Castro, Nico Fernández Mercau, Tete Morente, Josan, Óscar Plano, and Rodrigo Mendoza; strikers Lucas Boyé and Mourad. The assembly of names reflects a balance of reliability, creativity, and goal threat as the team eyes a tough league assignment while maintaining a push for progression in all competitions. This approach illustrates the club’s broader strategy of cultivating a robust squad capable of rising to significant challenges during the season, as noted by observers and analysts who have followed the team closely for weeks. Source attributions: field reports and internal communications acknowledged by the coaching staff and club media.