Experiments and opportunities for less common players will be set aside in their final league clash, the recent Sunday match against Celta serving as the backdrop. Getafe awaits as the next test on the calendar.
The Franjiverde coach aims to deploy a familiar starting XI against Madrid, one that mirrors the pattern seen earlier in the season. The manager from Almería does not want to miss the chance to reach 42 points and to carve his name into Elche’s history as the top points collector since the 1995-1996 campaign. Three wins would seal a remarkable achievement for the venture.
The squad returns to training on Wednesday after two days off. A thorough check is planned for players who were not able to travel to Vigo due to illness, including Lucas Boyé, Mojica, Fidel, and Barragán. What began as minor concerns now carries the weight of ensuring full readiness for the Sunday match.
All four are expected to be available for the game, and their presence could shape the starting lineup. Barragán has hardly featured this season and may depart next year; Francisco might reward him with a place among the initial eleven.
Boyé returns to action against Atlético de Madrid after a month on the sidelines, eager to prove his fitness. The Argentine forward has battled injuries throughout the campaign and has tallied seven goals. He matched his tally from the previous season and now dreams of outpacing it to emerge as the club’s top scorer, with Pere Milla currently managing eight goals at this stage.
Both Boyé and Mojica face a question mark over their future with Elche, as several clubs have shown interest. This uncertainty adds another layer to their farewell performance as the season winds down.
Argentine and Colombian players, including Fidel, logged eleven days between their last appearance against Atlético and the upcoming Sunday clash with Getafe. That interval should allow for rest and recovery from any discomfort they might have been carrying.
Bigas and Pere Milla are back in the frame.
They are set to rejoin the squad for the upcoming encounter. Pere Milla and Pedro Bigas were briefly unavailable against Celta due to five yellow cards, but both will be cleared to return for the next game against Getafe.
Francisco will have the full array of options to assemble the eleventh squad and push toward the club’s goal of maintaining top-flight status in the league.
Gonzalo Verdú and Marcone will miss Sunday’s match.
The only confirmed absences for Francisco on Sunday are Gonzalo Verdú and Iván Marcone. Verdú has been limited to light running after his adductor strain, while Marcone is suspended for one match due to a fifth yellow card in the cycle of fixtures.
Experiments and opportunities for lesser-used players continue to unfold as the league season nears its end. The plan is to balance the squad with players who can contribute to securing the club’s status, while rewarding those who have shown resilience and commitment throughout the campaign.
The head coach will again rely on a familiar framework for the match against Getafe, a setup that has served the team well at times this season. The aim remains clear: to close out the campaign with a strong showing and to maximize every point possible in the battle for survival.
Key veterans and emerging talents alike will be afforded chances to prove themselves in these final fixtures. The depth of the squad is being tested, with decisions looming about future contracts and the direction of the project beyond the current term.
Meanwhile, the squad’s health updates show encouraging signs. Several players who were sidelined are nearing full fitness, and the coaching staff remains optimistic about building momentum heading into the next challenge. The focus is on cohesion, discipline, and execution at both ends of the pitch as the season draws to a close.
The atmosphere around the club is one of quiet confidence tempered by realism. The coaching staff’s approach is practical: play to the squad’s strengths, manage minutes carefully, and seize opportunities when they arise against Getafe and the teams that follow. The road ahead remains challenging, but the groundwork laid over previous fixtures offers a solid foundation for finishing strongly.