Elche CF resumed training this Thursday after a day of rest, with the squad back on the pitch at the Juan Ángel Romero Sports City, using the Díez Iborra field. The team is already eyeing their first home game at the Martínez Valero stadium, scheduled for Monday at 20:00 against Almería.
Colombian players did not join the session entirely; Johan Mojica remained with the rehab group in the gym at Martínez Valero, while Fidel Chavéz trained separately due to some muscle discomfort carried from the previous match against Betis.
The rest of the squad trained under the guidance of Francisco. A notable improvement came with Lucas Boy joining the group, signaling that he could be ready to be part of the squad for the clash with Almería. Raul Guti also showed better conditioning, as muscle issues that previously kept him out of the Betis match eased, potentially allowing him to be part of the lineup for the upcoming fixture.
Quinine MarketsThe latest signing from Elche trained with the new teammates for the first time. On Wednesday he trained in the company of Guti during his rest day, and by today he was already integrating with the group. The new midfielder looks in good shape and is ready to face Almería on Monday.
Pol Lorila and Álex Collado continued to accumulate training minutes after arriving last week. They were options from the bench against Betis, but they should be in better condition to contribute against Almería and Francisco will likely give them some playing time.
Gonzalo Verdu and John Chetauya
At this stage, Gonzalo Verdu remains the only clear casualty for Monday’s match, as he continues a recovery plan following adductor surgery and will require several weeks to regain full fitness. John Chetauya, meanwhile, is suspended for one match following a red card in his La Liga debut against Betis.
The rest of the squad will be at Francisco’s disposal, depending on how Mojica and Fidel recover from the issues that prevented them from training with the group today. The coach can field up to 22 players from the first team and will have several options to compose the starting XI, likely incorporating changes from the XI that started in the league opener at Benito Villamarín.
Elche CF returned to training this Thursday after a rest day yesterday, training on the Frangiverdes side at the Juan Ángel Romero Sports City on the Díez Iborra field. They are already looking ahead to their first home game at the Martínez Valero stadium, scheduled for Monday at 20:00 against Almería.
Colombians were not in session entirely; Johan Mojica stayed with the recuperators in the gym of the Martínez Valero stadium, while Fidel Chávez suffered from some muscle discomfort stemming from the previous match with Betis.
The rest of the squad trained under the direction of Francisco. It was encouraging to see Lucas Boy joining the group, suggesting he could be ready to participate in the game against Almería. Raul Guti also showed improved condition, with muscle problems that kept him out against Betis easing, increasing the chances of him being available for the premiere.
Quinine MarketsThe latest Elche acquisition trained with his new teammates for the first time. On Wednesday he trained with Guti during his rest day, and today he was already integrating with the group. The new midfielder appears to be in good physical form and is ready to play against Almería on Monday.
Pol Lorila and Álex Collado continued to add training sessions after arriving last week. They were on the bench against Betis, but for the next match they will be in better condition to adapt to the squad, and Francisco will certainly give them a few minutes.
Gonzalo Verdu and John Chetauya
In principle, the only definite casualty for the Monday meeting is Gonzalo Verdu, who remains on a recovery plan following adductor surgery and will take several weeks to regain full fitness. John Chetauya, sanctioned with one match by the Competition Committee for his sending-off in his La Liga debut against Betis, also misses out.
The rest of the squad will be at Francisco’s disposal, depending on how Mojica and Fidel recover from the ailments that kept them from training with the group today. The green-haired technician can field up to 22 players from the first team and will have multiple options to assemble the starting lineup, anticipating some changes from the XI that played in the league opener at Benito Villamarín.