Elche vs Alaves Match Preview: Key Player Availability and Impact

Match Context

Elche host Alaves at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero on 2026-05-09 in La Liga Regular Season - 35. Elche sit 14th on 38 points, while Alaves are 18th with 36 points and currently in the relegation zone.

Elche Availability

Elche have several concerns in attack. Y. Santiago (Knee Injury) is sidelined. A. Boayar (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. R. Mir (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful. Key forward André Silva, with 10 league goals, is available and expected to lead the line, while creative outlet Á. Rodríguez, on 5 goals and 5 assists, is also available to support the attack.

Alaves Availability

Alaves face both injury and suspension issues. C. Alena (Yellow Cards) is sidelined. L. Boye (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. F. Garces (Suspended) is sidelined. The absence of L. Boye, joint-top scorer with 11 goals, is a major blow, especially alongside the suspension of influential midfielder Carles Aleñá. However, fellow top scorer Toni Martínez, also on 11 goals and 3 assists, remains available to carry the attacking threat.

Impact Summary

Elche retain their primary scoring and creative duo in André Silva and Á. Rodríguez, preserving most of their attacking output. Alaves, by contrast, lose a significant share of their goals with L. Boye sidelined and will lean heavily on Toni Martínez to compensate for that reduced firepower.