Beccacece struggles to settle on a reliable right back. Since Palacios departed, four players have rotated into this role, but the coach remains dissatisfied with each option. Josan has been the standout performer among them, appearing four times on the right flank, though he often shifted into a defensive role or even played as a winger in certain matches on the same side.
Other candidates moved into the right lane at different times: Sergio Carreira, who started once; Tete Morente, who featured once but did not begin the match; and Álex Martín, who wore the position in two games. The Las Palmas de Gran Canaria native did not excel in his wing appearances. In the clash against Burgos, it became clear that his speed limitations hindered his suitability for the wing, reinforcing a perception that his best fit might be in central defense where pace is less critical.
Carreira remains the only natural right back in the pool, yet Beccacece appears cautious about relying on him. Youthfulness (22 years old) and a recent arrival could explain the hesitancy, but the truth is that he contributed minimally to the team’s dynamics. In fact, his minutes on the field are among the fewest, totaling just 56 across the season so far.
Álex Martín filled this position in two of four matches, accumulating 226 minutes. Josan Ferrández has logged the most appearances in the post-Palacios rotation, reaching 395 minutes over six games. He consistently lined up on the right side, though in some encounters his role swung more toward offense than defense.
Evidence
Tete Morente never secured a starter spot on the right wing, yet he remained a dependable presence in the squad, often supporting teammates as they departed and sometimes stepping in at the linebacker position when required.
The name that did end up occupying the right flank in several matches was Mario Gaspar. Paradoxically, he rarely held a fixed position there; he predominantly operated in central defense and occasionally contributed from the right wing when circumstances demanded it.
In the upcoming fixture against Levante, Mario Gaspar may return to the field after a two-match suspension. Whether his path is on the sideline or in a more central role remains uncertain, but the team will likely explore every option to stabilize the right-back slot.
Mario Gaspar suspended for two matches
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All meetings
When examining the season match by match, the right-back position stands out as one of the most fluid in the squad. The Argentinian coach opened the season with a 0-1 defeat at home to Racing de Ferrol and started with Josan on the right. Crevillentino began the second leg at Eibar on the bench and was replaced by Álex Martín in the defeat.
The season’s first LaLiga Hypermotion win, a tight 1-0, featured Josan again on the right wing, a scenario that repeated in a home draw against Racing de Santander (1-1). Carreira stepped into the role in the Valladolid match (1-1) and in the 1-0 win over Leganés, Martínez returned to Crevillent at Valero. As noted earlier, Martín served on the right wing in the Burgos setback.