Elche: Anselmi’s momentum grows after RCDE Stadium win

Anselmi’s Elche enter the international break with their spirits boosted by a win at RCDE Stadium, their first after seven shaky matchdays. The upswing comes after a run marked by goals conceded, individual errors and lapses that put the Argentine coach’s ideas under scrutiny.

In recent weeks, the team drew at San Mamés, lost at the death against Real Madrid, and then came away with a victory against Espanyol. Their away performance is also improving: last season they managed one away win across the campaign, and this time they’ve already matched that total in just seven games.

Better on the road, still fixing defense

The downside is still there: 17 goals conceded in seven matches point to defensive problems. The article also highlights mistakes in build-up play that have led to avoidable danger. The break will be a chance to tighten up those phases.

Fer Niño, the breakthrough

Summer changes affected the adaptation as the market closed, with departures including David Affengruber. On the attacking side, Fer Niño has been the main spark with five goals, becoming the clearest offensive reference in this early part of the season.