In the wake of the striker’s recent appearance, Manu Nieto and goalkeeper Matías Dituro have already shared the stage with thirty players used by the squad. Twenty-two rounds into the Second League season, Elche CF has leaned on depth and versatility, testing options across the roster as the campaign unfolds.
Every member of the current first team has logged minutes since the team resurfaced two days ago. John Chetauya has recovered from a serious injury, and the winter signing period yielded two new reinforcements who took the field for the first time on Saturday, signaling a strategic push to bolster the squad for the closing stages of the season.
Coach Sebastian Beccacece has cited several factors behind the broad rotation. There was a late window of availability that allowed players to accumulate minutes during the summer market, including Pere Milla and Lucas Boyé, while the squad has also faced a rash of injuries and the forward-looking need to bring younger talents into the fold, with some of these promising prospects stepping up when opportunities arose. The collective effort has included players like Rodrigo Mendoza and Adam Boyar, whose contributions have helped fill gaps created by the squad’s injury list and the natural wear and tear of a packed schedule.
Among the regulars, midfielders Alex Febas and Tete Morente are the only players to have appeared in all twenty-two league fixtures to date, underscoring their consistency and value to the team’s design. On the attacking side, Oscar Plano enjoyed continuous involvement, featuring in all matches up to the twenty-first round before a knee injury on the turn of the year interrupted his run. Argentine forward Nico Fernandez and Spanish defender Carlos Clerc have also established themselves as key options for Beccacece, providing experience and variety in forward and defensive phases of play.
As the season progresses, Elche remains aware that further reinforcements are necessary to strengthen the squad for the decisive stretch. The club is actively exploring at least three new additions from the market to reinforce depth, mobility, and tactical flexibility. The aim is to maintain a high level of performance across the squad while managing fatigue and injuries that inevitably arise in a demanding second-tier campaign. This strategic approach reflects a broader plan to secure a competitive standing and maximize results in the months ahead, with coaching staff balancing continuity and fresh options to stay ahead in the table and in the pursuit of promotion or a strong playoff finish [Beccacece interview notes].