The 'Potato Field' of Villafranqueza, a Recurring Nightmare for Intercity

New year, same nightmare for CF Intercity. The pitch at Antonio Solana remains the biggest enemy for Alejandro Sandroni's team, which has only garnered one point out of nine available at home. But, statistics aside, it is evident that the field is a 'potato field,' unworthy of the category and turning matches into a coin toss where set pieces are decisive because weaving plays is practically impossible. The same story as previous seasons.

CF Intercity has entrusted itself this year to Royalverd, one of the most prestigious companies in Spain, but improvements are still absent and the pitch desperately needs a complete overhaul that would take months of work and significant financial investment. This option is currently not being considered by the Alicante City Council, and coach Sandroni is left biting his tongue every 15 days, frustrated by having the enemy at home and unable to train at Antonio Solana because it would worsen the condition and could lead to injuries.

“It’s not an excuse, but it’s very difficult to propose anything here. Few players know the field because many of us are new, although we must adapt as soon as possible because the competition does not stop,” acknowledged the Argentine coach at the end of the disappointing clash against Algeciras (0-1). CF Intercity also lost at home to Alcoyano (0-2) and was only able to draw one point against Atlético de Madrid B (1-1).

Sandroni's team will visit Antequera on Sunday with the obligation to get back on track and score points, as falling into the relegation zone would open up the first crisis of a season in which owner Salva Martí has placed many hopes and high expectations. Intercity made nearly 20 signings this summer to radically change the face of a team that started the season by thrashing Betis B (0-3). Since then, they have not won, although Sandroni highlights “the total commitment of the new players to the project.”