Lomónaco still waiting: not yet debuted for Elche

Kevin Lomónaco is still waiting for his moment with Elche. As reported by Mundo Deportivo, the Argentine centre-back is the club’s only summer signing who had not yet debuted for Martín Anselmi’s side at the start of the season.

Lomónaco arrived on the final day of the transfer window, and although he said during his official presentation that he was in good condition and ready to help “from the pitch,” he did not make the matchday squad in the last two league games. In the most recent round, against Athletic Club, he finally played for the first time: Mundo Deportivo notes that it was during the closing stages of the match.

First minutes, next chance

With that brief taste of action, the next test comes next Tuesday vs Real Madrid. According to Mundo Deportivo, Lomónaco could be included in a squad again, even if starting the game still looks unlikely for now given how well Elche’s defensive line has performed.

The same report underlines the situation of the rest of the window arrivals: Javier Morcillo, Abiel Osorio, Eze Ponce and Facundo Buonanotte have already had minutes and, in many cases, starts. It also adds that the only other players still without competitive minutes are Iturbe, plus Diangana, Diaby, Barzic and Yago de Santiago (injured).

So for Elche fans, the question with Real Madrid is clear: can Lomónaco turn those first minutes into a more regular role—or will he remain a late option?