ELCHE NEWS

Helibelton Palacios - Sends four crosses in 0-0 draw Palacios sent four crosses (none accurate) and made five tackles (four won) in the 0-0 draw with Levante on Saturday.

Impact Palacios was efficient in the draw Saturday. The defender not only joined the attack a handful of times, but he also created a few opportunities from the flank. However, the highlight of his play was his off-the-ball work. Palacios managed a solid 80 percent tackle succession rate. This was certainly one of his stronger performances thus far and he is starting to gain significant form.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Bilbao holds Atlético to 0-0; Falcao nets in Rayo debut

Athletic Bilbao has held 10-man Atlético Madrid to another scoreless draw as Diego Simeone struggles to get his talented attack to click

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pedro Bigas - Out two months Bigas is expected to miss the next two months with a partially torn ligament in his right knee, according to Diario Franjiverde.

Impact Bigas is a tough loss after the defense showed signs of improvement in his three starts, conceding no more than one goal in its first four games. In his absence until November or later, look to Gonzalo Verdu, Enzo Roco and Diego Gonzalez as the top options at center-back.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Bigas - Exits with knee issue Bigas was forced off in the 58th minute of Monday's match against Getafe because of a knee issue.

Impact Bigas entered Monday's game with an injury and left with another one, though there's a decent chance they are related. Bigas has been in the XI when healthy, but he's struggled over the last couple weeks and if he's forced to miss time, Enzo Roco could be used on the back line.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Dario Benedetto - Fires four shots Benedetto took four shots (one on goal) during Monday's 1-0 win over Getafe.

Impact Benedetto was held off the scoresheet as Elche needed just one goal to take down Getafe on Monday. The forward didn't cross or create a chance, but his four shots were the team-high total in the win. Benedetto was subbed off in the 73rd minute.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Perez - Scores as substitute Perez scored a goal with his lone shot during Monday's 1-0 win over Getafe.

Impact Perez entered the match in the 58th minute and scored the game's lone goal in the 69th. It was a debut goal for the forward, coming from his lone shot during his limited time on the pitch.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Johan Mojica - Sets up lone goal Mojica had an assist while taking one shot (on goal), crossing five times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Monday's 1-0 win over Getafe.

Impact Mojica set up Lucas Perez in the 69th minute assisting the lone goal of the match. The assist was the first of the season for the midfielder while his five crosses and two chances created were both team-high totals in the win.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kiko Casilla - Shuts out Getafe Casilla kept a clean sheet while making a save during Monday's 1-0 win over Getafe.

Impact Casilla helped Elche claim all three points by shutting out Getafe on Monday. The clean sheet was the second of the season for the keeper while his lone save upped his season total to 11.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Boye - Starting against Getafe Boye (leg) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Getafe.

Impact Boye makes a swift return Monday from a leg injury suffered before the break a couple weeks ago. He's struggled to get opportunities up front and that could be a problem all season for Elche, who have just one goal from three matches.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Bigas - Back in starting XI Bigas (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Monday's match against Getafe.

Impact Bigas recovered from an injury over the break and is back in the starting XI Monday, where he opened the first two matches this season. He doesn't have upside in his role, but Elche have allowed just two goals in three matches to begin the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Enzo Roco - Ready to play Roco (leg) made the squad list for Monday's trip to Getafe.

Impact Roco picked up a knock before the international break against Sevilla in a game in which he also scored, so his return will be a welcome boost if he's picked.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Boye - Available for selection Boye (leg) made the squad list for Monday's trip to Getafe.

Impact Boye picked up a muscle injury at the end of August against Sevilla but is at least available in this game. With zero shots on goal in three games, he'll need to improve as soon as he can.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Pedro Bigas - Makes squad list Bigas (undisclosed) made the squad list for Monday's trip to Getafe.

Impact Bigas has missed one game due to injury but is back on track to play against Los Azulones. In two starts so far, Bigas has made 11 clearances and two tackles.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Josan - Two starts in three games Fernandez has created two chances from 11 crosses during two starts to open the season.

Impact Fernandez is a fairly consistent presence on the right flank, but playing in a more-defensive team won't always help his chances for consistent production. On his best days, keep an eye out for what he can do as long as he's in the lineup.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Javier Pastore - Signs with Elche Pastore joined Elche on a one-season contract, his new club announced Saturday.

Impact Pastore left Roma early into the new season after making just five league appearances last year, and he's now found his newest destination. This will be his first stop in Spain, and the dynamic winger will hope to recapture his best form at a club largely short of players in his position.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Axel Werner - Signs with Elche Werner signed a two-year deal with Elche after spending last season with Atletico San Luis of Liga MX.

Impact Werner returns to Europe where he was last seen getting starts for Huesca in the 2018/19 campaign. He's expected to contend for starts immediately with Kiko Casilla, who is on loan from Leeds.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gerard Gumbau - Signs with Elche Gumbau has signed a two-year deal with Elche from Segunda side Leganes.

Impact Gumbau isn't expected to become a regular, but he should find time at Elche given his experience in La Liga. When Leganes were last in the top division, Gumbau totaled 29 starts across the 2017/18 and 2018/19 campaigns.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Perez - Signs with Elche Perez has signed a one-year contract with Elche from Alaves.

Impact Perez makes the move to Elche after losing his role at Alaves this season, possibly because he was looking to move elsewhere. He should immediately find time with Elche after totaling 15 goals and nine assists the last two seasons at Alaves.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kiko Casilla - Stands tall in draw Casilla made four saves and conceded once in the 1-1 draw with Sevilla on Saturday.

Impact Casilla was tremendous during the win keeping Elche in when they should have been down a goal or two. The keeper has been in great form since his return to the La Liga and he now has 10 saves, two goals against and one clean sheet in his three appearances this season. Those are solid numbers and all he needs is some offensive help and his ceiling will climb that much higher.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Fidel - Sets up goal in 1-1 draw Fidel assisted once, produced one shot (none on target), created two chances, sent six crosses (one accurate), took five corners, made three tackles (two won) and received one yell...

Impact Fidel was terrific in the well-played draw Saturday. The midfielder continued to be a maestro, influencing the play on both sides of the ball. Fidel also continued to hold a significant role in the set-pieces, further boosting his value. The only problem with his form is he either plays really well or he barely produces at all.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Enzo Roco - Leaves pitch early in draw Roco scored once, took one shot (one on target) and made one tackle (one won) before he was replaced by teammate Guido Carrillo in the 65th minute in the 1-1 draw with Sevilla on S...

Impact Roco was not very effective outside of his goal Saturday. He would eventually pick up another injury as well. -- one that could relate to his original injury --. With the International Break coming, he should manage to once again recover in time. Nonetheless, monitor his status moving forward.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Boye - Leaves early with muscle injury Boye created one chance and sent one cross (none accurate) before he was replaced by Pere Milla in the 32 minute during the 1-1 draw with Sevilla on Saturday.

Impact Boye was not able to make too much of an impact before he had to leave the pitch Saturday. The forward however has barely influenced the play of Elche so far in three appearances. It does not look like he will miss time and it seems possible that after his run he tweaked a leg muscle. If he were to miss time though, Pere Milla should get a longer look.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE