ELCHE NEWS

Edgar Badía - Concedes two goals against Sociedad Badia made four saves but conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Real Sociedad.

Impact Badia was beaten by headers from Alexander Sorloth and Robin Le Normand on Sunday as his side surrendered an early lead against La Real. He has kept one clean sheet in his last 10 La Liga games, conceding 16 goals in that time. He will want to do better next weekend against 17th-placed Mallorca, which have scored just 27 times in 31 matches this season.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Mojica - Records assist against Sociedad Mojica took two shots and assisted a goal in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Real Sociedad. He also made three clearances, two interceptions and won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Mojica returned from a red card suspension Sunday played well on both sides of the ball as he set up Guido Carrillo's early opening goal. Even though his side lost the game, he will want to have a similar performance individually against 17th-placed Mallorca next weekend.

APRIL 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Helibelton Palacios - Suspended against Mallorca Palacios will miss Saturday's clash against Mallorca with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Palacios picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in last weekend's defeat to Real Sociedad, meaning he will be suspended for Saturday's match. Antonio Barragan will likely replace him at right back for the game.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Guido Carrillo - Scores goal, comes off injured Carrillo scored a goal and won one of one tackles in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against Real Sociedad. He was subbed out in the 42nd minute after suffering an apparent injury.

Impact Carillo scored a goal in his first start since February after Lucas Boye's groin injury last weekend, but now Carillo is an injury doubt himself for next weekend's clash against Mallorca. Ezequiel Ponce could get the start up front with Pere Milla if Carillo isn't fit enough to play.

APRIL 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Mojica - Starting against Sociedad Mojica is in Elche's starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Real Sociedad.

Impact Mojica is returning from a red card suspension, and he's back in the lineup from the start on Sunday.

APRIL 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Boye - Out for a month Boye will miss at least a month with an adductor injury he suffered against Bilbao last weekend, according to Monserrate Hernandez of Onda Cero.

Impact Boye will miss at least three games while he recovers from this injury and won't return until May. This is a blow for Elche as he's the club's leading scorer this season with seven goals, and the team currently sits six points above the relegation zone with eight games remaining. Pere Milla and Guido Carrillo will have to step up in his absence in the front two, and Ezequiel Ponce could be thrown into the mix as well.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Badía - Concedes two in loss Badia conceded two goals and made four saves during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Badia was first beaten by Alex Berenguer who was proven to be onside after a VAR check before Asier Villalibre sealed the deal with a fine strike from a tight angle. As a result, Badia has lost his last two matches and conceded three goals. This may put him on slippery footing in the next match against Real Sociedad, which don't score many goals but feature a more talented front line.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Gumbau - Logs assist in loss Gumbau provided one assist from two chances created and put two shots off target during Sunday's 2-1 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Gumbau helped Josan Fernandez to a late goal and otherwise put in a decent shift on both ends of the pitch. He'll now look to a visit from Real Sociedad, which feature one of the top defenses in La Liga.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josan - Scores in loss Fernandez scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) in 32 minutes of Sunday's 2-1 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Fernandez tapped in his side's lone goal to shock the hosts just before the match concluded. While he's been a useful fantasy asset in brief moments through the last two seasons, Fernandez has come off the bench in 11 straight matches and has fallen down the pecking order under manager Fran Escriba. Up next is a tough visit from Real Sociedad.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pere Milla - Quiet in loss Milla played for 59 minutes of Sunday's 2-1 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Milla needs to make an impact if Elche are to have better odds of winning and he was held to nothing in Sunday's loss. Life won't be any easier in the next match against Real Sociedad, which holds one of the better defensive sides in the league.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Boye - Picks up injury in loss Boye suffered a potential muscular injury and was replaced after 18 minutes of Sunday's 2-1 loss to Athletic Club.

Impact Boye looked like he pulled his groin and had to be replaced without taking a single shot in the match. He'll now hope to recover soon, with it possible he misses Sunday's visit from Real Sociedad.

APRIL 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Barragan - Suspended against Bilbao Barragan will miss Sunday's clash against Athletic Bilbao with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Barragan picked up his fifth yellow card of the season in the defeat against Valencia before the international break, meaning he will be suspended for Sunday's game. Helibelton Palacios (hamstring) could return to the right back spot for the game if he's fit enough.

MARCH 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josan - Extends contract with Elche Josan has signed a one-year contract extension with Elche, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Josan has been used a lot less this season than last -- six La Liga starts in this campaign compared to 24 in 2020/21 -- but the 32-year-old has signed on for one more year with Elche through 2022/23. He has appeared in 16 of his side's last 17 league games since the start of November, even if he's only started in two of them.

MARCH 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Josan - Subs on in loss Josan took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Valencia. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Josan was a halftime substitute into Saturday's game and he upped the tempo of his side's attack against Valencia. He has started in just six La Liga matches this season for Elche, but his recent performances off the bench may have been good enough to give manager Francisco pause for thought to possibly include him in the XI.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pere Milla - Takes two shots against Valencia Milla took two shots and created two chances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Valencia. He also made a clearance in the match.

Impact Milla was one of Elche's brightest players going forward on Saturday, but he couldn't do enough to break through into Valencia's goal. In a few weeks he will take on Athletic Bilbao, which are eighth in La Liga heading into the international break.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Boye - Takes shot in loss Boye took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Valencia. He also made a clearance and won one of one tackles in the match.

Impact Boye had a few moments Saturday but he was mostly held in check by Valencia. He hasn't scored in La Liga since January, and he will want to end that drought after the international break against Athletic Bilbao, which have conceded just 28 goals in 29 matches this season.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Badía - Concedes goal against Valencia Badia made two saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Valencia.

Impact Badia was beaten by a Goncalo Guedes strike on Saturday as his side lost its third game in its past four in La Liga. He has kept just one clean sheet in his last eight games and next up after the international break is Athletic Bilbao, which have scored 33 goals in 29 matches this season.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Mojica - Sent off against Valencia Mojica was received a straight red card in the 92nd minute of Saturday's defeat against Valencia following a foul on Ilaix Moriba. He won one of one tackles in the match before goi...

Impact Mojica will be suspended for the Bilbao game after the international break on April 3. He has started in 27 of Elche's 29 La Liga matches this season, but Antonio Barragan or Josema Sanchez could replace him at left back for the game.

MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Enzo Roco - Keeps clean sheet in win Roco kept the clean sheet with three interceptions made and conceded a yellow card during Saturday's 1-0 win over Granada.

Impact Roco didn't have much to do against an opponent in poor form but he did concede his ninth yellow card of the season. As a result, he'll have to be careful against Valencia, a team known for drawing and committing more fouls under manager Jose Bordalas.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Edgar Badía - Keeps clean sheet in win Badia kept a clean sheet with four saves made during Saturday's 1-0 win over Granada.

Impact Badia took advantage of an opponent in abysmal form to earn his first clean sheet in seven starts. Life is likely to be more difficult against Valencia, which have scored the fifth-most goals in La Liga.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ezequiel Ponce - Takes three shots in win Ponce took three shots (one on goal) and created one chance during 74 minutes of Saturday's 1-0 win over Granada.

Impact Ponce started for the first time since joining Elche and performed decently in a match devoid of offensive efficiency. If he wishes to perform on the level of Fidel and Pere Milla, Ponce will need to do better against Valencia, which have conceded the fourth-most goals in La Liga.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pere Milla - Adds assist in win Milla provided one assist from three chances created on three crosses (two accurate) during Saturday's 1-0 win over Granada.

Impact Milla hasn't scored in five games but he's logged two assists in that time to make up some of the difference. While he tends not to get enough touches to be relied upon consistently, up next is a visit from Valencia, which have conceded the fourth-most goals in La Liga.

MARCH 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE