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Elche Faces Squad Shortages Ahead of La Liga Season Opener

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First reported by Mako · Aug 13, 2026

What happened

Elche is preparing for its La Liga season opener with an incomplete squad, lacking a natural left-back and still finalizing signings. The club has made five new acquisitions but has yet to replace key forward Álvaro Rodríguez. Meanwhile, Maccabi Tel Aviv faces CSKA Sofia in European competition as talks continue over Roi Revivo's transfer to Elche.

  • 01Elche admits its squad is incomplete four days before La Liga starts.
  • 02The club lacks a natural left-back and may use three central defenders.
  • 03Five players were signed, including right-back Buba Sagnra for 4.5 million euros.
  • 04Elche earned 25 million euros selling Álvaro Rodríguez but has no major replacement.
  • 05Maccabi Tel Aviv faces CSKA Sofia with Roi Revivo expected to start.
  • 06Negotiations continue over Revivo's potential transfer to Elche.

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People
OrganizationsElche CF, Maccabi Tel Aviv, CSKA Sofia, Barcelona, Bournemouth
PlacesLa Liga, Deportivo La Coruña, Spain

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MakoCenter · HebrewAug 13, 2026
Elche Faces Squad Shortages Ahead of La Liga Season Opener
N12Center · HebrewAug 13, 2026
Elche Faces Squad Shortages Ahead of La Liga Season Opener

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