Rafa Mir: A Promising Return for Elche

omidbasir- Rafa Mir makes a timely return to the spotlight as the forward from Elche addresses the media ahead of their challenging match against Athletic at San Mamés. Having been sidelined for five weeks, Mir is eager to repay the support he has received.

“I am happy to be back. The past five weeks have been very tough,” he acknowledged. Having learned from a previous setback at Valencia due to rushing his recovery, he has chosen a more cautious approach this time: “We have been careful. Injuries never come at a good time, but I am now available for the coach.”

Mir expressed his gratitude for the warm welcome from the fans upon his return and clarified his immediate goal: “We need to repay that affection with goals and victories.” He assured that the team is fully focused on this objective. “The locker room is working at full capacity. We prepare for matches with great enthusiasm. While we cannot always control the outcome, we will continue to push for victories.”

Elche is still in pursuit of their first away win of the season, a challenge that does not consume Mir, although it occupies the team’s attention. “We are playing better than our points tally suggests. We are calm and confident in our approach,” he stated, believing they are on the right path.

As for the match against Athletic, Mir anticipates a highly demanding environment: “It will be an intense game against a great team with a passionate fan base.” He called for resilience and recalled their past success at San Mamés: “We need to replicate the approach we took during our last visit to San Mamés.”

He also praised his new teammate, Lucas Cepeda, highlighting his smooth integration into the team: “He has adapted very well, possesses great qualities, and will surely contribute significantly.”

Amid the ongoing transfer window, Mir did not shy away from questions regarding his future. “When you perform well, opportunities arise, but we are not considering them right now,” he concluded. He sent a clear message of dedication: “Elche has given me a lot, and I want to repay that. I am very happy here. We will assess the future when the time is right.”