Elche opened pre-season with a 1-0 victory
near Elche Carlos Clerc this Saturday, after the first pre-season friendly against Rotherham United, the team confirmed its aim to build on last season’s late momentum. Despite relegation, Elche showed signs of resilience, keeping a streak of unbeaten days alive as the squad prepares for the challenges ahead.
Elche started the pre-season with a win (1-0)
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We’re pleased with this initial test, which sets a solid physical tone and clarifies the work plan for the pre-season period. The head coach, Sebastián Beccacece, has kept the game philosophy intact from last year, and the club’s media spoke with a Catalan player who echoed the same approach.
Clerc, entering his second season with Elche, emphasized the core aim: a strong foundation defensively, maintaining control across matches, and creating genuine scoring opportunities. He described the week-long training camp at La Finca as exceptional, highlighting the high-quality sessions and the unity present within the squad.
️ | Carlos Clerc
❝ I’m leaving with an incredible sense of togetherness ❞
— Elche Football Club
Unity in the group
Clerc noted that the group had managed to gel, describing a spirit of camaraderie as a key strength. He expressed hope that this unity, witnessed in other teams that undertook significant preseason work, would continue to grow throughout the campaign.
Focused on the upcoming league fixtures, Clerc recalled that pre-season tests would help the team fine-tune their readiness. He stressed that a long league season lies ahead and that progress would come from taking it match by match. The defender spoke about navigating various moments in the schedule while aiming to start strongly.
The winger also highlighted the importance of maintaining momentum and the need for continued collective effort as the season approaches Ferrol Racing and other fixtures. The emphasis was clear: consistency and togetherness would shape Elche’s early results and long-term prospects.
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The club also noted a positive reception from Elche fans after a two-week campaign that reached eight thousand subscribers, a third of last year’s total. The club expressed gratitude for the supporters, stating that their loyalty remains a driving force behind the team’s ambitions. The message to the fans was clear: the squad is ready to deliver on the season’s opening game and to honor the confidence shown by the supporters. The staff emphasized that the fans’ backing acts as a crucial element in stabilizing and motivating the squad throughout the campaign.
The players and coaching staff recognized that the season would demand consistent effort and mental strength. They affirmed their responsibility to deliver performance on the field and to reciprocate the faith shown by the fanbase. The focus remained on advancing the team’s collective goals and ensuring that the early fixtures set an encouraging tone for what lies ahead.