On 4 October, the press room reflected a tense moment for Eldense as they endured a third consecutive loss. Valladolid edged a narrow win at Nuevo Pepico Amat, and rumors swirled around equipment as the club faced a publicly announced coaching departure and the possible sale of its largest shareholder. Yet, amid the uncertainty, Eldense’s solid on-field efforts were clear, even if the external situation threatened to steal the focus.
Current standings don’t flatter the Blaugranas. They sit in 19th place with eight points from 27, a position that invites scrutiny from fans and pundits alike. Most questions circle the team’s trajectory, its defensive vulnerabilities, and the difficulty in translating chances into goals. The coach remains calm and measured, addressing the highs and lows with a steady voice. There are those who fixate on autopsies after bad results, but he chose a different path, acknowledging pain yet maintaining focus on the process and the plan sheathed behind it.
A month without resolution
Replacing the old frame of mind with a sharper, more practical approach has become Eldense’s central task. The team’s identity is evolving, and after a month the club sits closer to the promotion zone than to the relegation line in the Primera RFEF. For the Barcelona boss, three consecutive wins can’t erase the larger challenge ahead. The target remains clear: secure 50 points to guarantee ongoing professional status for Deportivo and stability for the season ahead.
Deportivo’s coach emphasizes the sole path: reaching 50 points guarantees permanence
As market whispers persist about a potential sale, sport’s focus narrows to the team’s performance in their first year back in League Two after six decades away from this tier. Eldense has responded with shifts in approach. A 4-4-2 shape has been adopted, strengthening the defense and refining pressing when out of possession. The result is a sturdy, mid-table position that sits just three points behind Espanyol and nine behind Huesca, pointing to a cautious but reachable path to safety and competitive standing as the campaign unfolds.
The coach has insisted that consistency matters more than dramatic change. Vallejo’s departure was a difficult, carefully considered decision, but it’s presented as part of a broader model that aims to keep all players engaged. The focus is not on personal philosophy or rigidity but on a practical framework that aligns with the squad’s strengths and the season’s demands.
A careful reshuffling of roles—moving players into advantageous positions, redistributing minutes to maximize impact, and ensuring the midfield can control tempo—has been a hallmark of the recent approach. This method, refined over more than a year, has lifted the team from a low ebb to a more competitive level.
Recent results show a tangible climb: the team has accumulated 14 of the last 18 possible points, narrowing the gap to the leaders and climbing toward the promotion conversation. They trail Leganés by a slim margin, yet their return in points is ahead of several rivals who have mixed results in the same stretch. The overall picture is one of gradual improvement rather than a quick fix; a transformation in intent, not a sudden shift in fortune.