Elche CF have officially begun their pre-season for the 2026/27 campaign this Wednesday, July 1. The team, led by head coach Martín Anselmi, started their preparations at the Díez Iborra facilities. This start comes after a previous season where the club secured their LaLiga EA Sports survival on the final matchday.
The first two days of work focused on medical evaluations and physical tests for the squad. Players wore their training kits and began on-pitch exercises from day one. The technical staff's planning aims to establish a physical foundation after the summer break. The club will confirm the pre-season friendly match calendar in the coming weeks.
How will the pre-season training camp unfold?
A key part of the preparation will be the training camp Elche CF will hold at La Finca Resort in Algorfa. The camp is scheduled from Monday, August 3 to Saturday, August 8. This period of concentration will allow the team to work with greater intensity away from distractions, focusing on tactics and squad cohesion. It is a important stage for Anselmi to implement his playing ideas before the official competition begins.
The choice of this complex is not accidental, as it offers top-level facilities for physical and technical work. The team will look to maximize these days to be in the best possible condition for the league start. Fans can follow the team's progress through the club's official channels.
What is the sporting context for this pre-season?
Elche CF approaches this pre-season with the aim of improving their performance after a season fighting against relegation. However, the start of the 2026/27 campaign in September has been difficult. The team currently occupies 19th place in the La Liga table, with just one point from three games. Their record is zero wins, one draw, and two losses, with a recent form streak reflecting the struggles: LLD.
For goals, the team has scored three but conceded nine, leaving a -6 goal difference. This places Elche eight points behind the leaders, Barcelona. The next immediate challenge is a home match against 11th-placed Real Sociedad on September 7. Fans can check the full schedule on our fixtures page.
Which players are currently unavailable?
The squad faces pre-season with some significant absences that have carried over into the start of the league. Adam Boayar, Yago Santiago, Fernando Niño, and Thomas Lemar are currently sidelined with injuries. Their recovery will be an important factor for Anselmi to have all his options available when the competition resumes. The squad's status can be followed in detail in the injuries section.
The absence of these players, some of whom are key figures, forces the coach to test alternatives during the preparation weeks. Pre-season is the ideal time for other members of the roster to prove their worth and earn minutes. The medical team will work to reintegrate the injured players progressively and safely.
The work at the Díez Iborra facilities and the subsequent camp are the first steps in trying to climb from a difficult position in the table. The match against Real Sociedad at the Martínez Valero on September 7 will be the first official test after this preparation period.
