Rafa Mir
ELCTraining with team Thursday
Mir (hamstring) returned to team training Thursday and could be an option for Sunday's clash against Getafe if he comes through the remaining sessions without any issues, according to Deportes COPE Elche.
Analysis: Mir had been ruled out of Tuesday's fixture against Betis after failing his late fitness assessment, but his return to the training pitch is an encouraging development heading into the last two final fixtures of the season. The forward has contributed eight goals across 27 appearances (21 starts) this campaign, and the club will be hoping he can prove his fitness in the coming sessions before making a final call on his involvement against Getafe.
Missing Tuesday
Mir (hamstring) is out for Tuesday's match against Betis.
Analysis: Mir is not an option, appearing to fail his testing after he was labeled as a late call. This is rough for the club as they lose a useful starting option, recording eight goals in 27 appearances (21 starts) this season. He now has two matches left to return this season.
Late call for Betis clash
Mir (hamstring) is a late call for Tuesday's clash against Real Betis, according to coach Eder Sarabia. "Rafa we will see at the last minute."
Analysis: Mir had missed Saturday's clash against Alaves as he continued to manage the minor hamstring problem he picked up ahead of the Celta Vigo fixture, but his potential involvement against Betis is a more encouraging update heading into the final stretch of Elche's season. The club will make a final call on his availability closer to kickoff after assessing how he responds in the remaining sessions before Tuesday.
Remains out
Mir (hamstring) remains unavailable and is ruled out of Saturday's clash against Alaves, according to coach Eder Sarabia.
Analysis: Mir had been a late withdrawal from Sunday's defeat against Celta Vigo with a minor hamstring problem, and his continued absence confirms he has not recovered in time for the weekend fixture. The club will continue to monitor his condition ahead of the final fixtures of the season, with no specific return timeline provided beyond Saturday's clash.
Late hamstring issue rules him out
Mir was a late withdrawal from Sunday's 3-1 defeat against Celta Vigo due to a minor hamstring problem, according to coach Eder Sarabia. "Rafa mainly, because he has a small hamstring problem and we won't be able to count on him. It was last minute and, well, it doesn't seem like much, but we didn't want to force it."
Analysis: Mir's late withdrawal was a blow for Elche heading into the fixture, though the coach's reassuring tone suggests the issue is not considered serious. The club will monitor his condition over the coming days before making a call on his availability for the remaining fixtures of the season, with the cautious approach understandable given the nature of hamstring complaints and the limited time left in the campaign.
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