Elche CF resumed training this Tuesday after a scheduled rest day on Monday, as they prepare for next week’s fixture. The upcoming match is scheduled for Saturday at 18:30, taking place at the Nuevo Mirandilla stadium against Cadiz. Encouraging news emerged as Pedro Bigas and Raúl Guti rejoined the group after suffering head injuries in the recent encounter with Osasuna, which forced one of them to leave the field on a stretcher.
The Zaragoza midfielder took part in practice with the group while wearing a protective dressing on his eyebrow. Medically, inflammation and bruising were beginning to subside as hours passed, raising optimism that he will be available for selection in Cadiz as long as his recovery continues on the positive track seen so far.
Meanwhile, Pedro Bigas appears to be progressing well after his head impact in the Osasuna clash. Doctors advised caution due to the seriousness of the head injuries, which meant he did not train fully with the group. Nevertheless, he was seen running and performing light drills on the sidelines under close supervision, indicating a steady return to full fitness in the near term.
The Argentine striker is also nearing the final stages of his return. A fibril rupture suffered in the buildup to the game against Athletic Bilbao at San Mamés has kept him sidelined, but there are signs he could rejoin the squad for the Cadiz match if his condition holds steady through the remainder of the week.
In practical terms, the coaching staff could rotate and shield Pedro Bigas, Raúl Guti, and Lucas Boyé for the Saturday contest, depending entirely on their ongoing progression. The coaching team remains hopeful as each case is reviewed with the medical staff and monitors their evolution closely.
Players not present at training included Gonzalo Verdú and Johan Mojica, who underwent MRI scans to assess the extent of their injuries. Verdú is dealing with a torn adductor and is likely to miss the remainder of the season, while Mojica is laboring with a back of thigh muscle concern and remains a late-day uncertainty for Cadiz. Enzo Roco is also in the frame due to accumulated yellow cards and may be required for a penalty-influenced role in Cádiz under the current disciplinary tally.
With six local players missing from the lineup, the Tuesday session also featured a handful of academy prospects. Francisco gave opportunities to six reserve players to train with the first team. Joining them were John Chetauya, Bene Knezevic, and Luis Andreu, who also lined up with the defenders and wingers who typically operate with the senior squad. Other young players included Diego Bri and Lilian De Palmas, who took part alongside the usual rotation players.
Overall, the mood in the camp is cautiously optimistic. The team is monitoring each case closely, aiming to have as many healthy options as possible for the Cadiz meeting. The emphasis remains on careful progression and clear communication between players, medical staff, and the coaching staff to optimize recovery and readiness for the weekend kickoff, which could prove pivotal in the season’s ongoing shape. [source: club medical updates for Cadiz week]