Hercules defender Roger Riera emphasized that the players were the first to be disturbed by the sporting dynamics of the Alicante team and stated that they did not sign for the club to “finish twelfth” this summer. In person, the centre-back said he felt a mix of “anger and disappointment” in the Hercules results, but remained confident in his teammates. Closer to relegation than the “play-off” position, the blue and white team host Lleida this Sunday (12:00).
Hardest week of the season after creeping bad results?
Of course. It’s always a tough week when you don’t win. We’ve been accumulating negative results for weeks. The team is hurt and wants to turn the situation around. This is what we’re going to try starting this Sunday.
on a monday Interview with Enrique Ortiz to deal with the delicate situation…
After all, it is clear that we are the first of those who want to reverse this situation. We are not here to experience this situation, we know that we represent a club like Hercules and we do not give the expected level. Monday’s meeting helped us talk about what each of us thinks, sees, and each one’s individual feelings. We know that we have shortcomings, we all want the well-being and development of the team.
Defense is the most viewed position with a magnifying glass…
After all, football is a collective game and we cannot individualize it or deal with four defenders. We all score goals and we all eat. It’s a collective sport and we score a lot of goals. It’s everybody’s problem, we all win and we all lose.
What psychological component is there in bad outcomes?
I don’t know if it’s psychological but whatever it is, we’re going to have to reverse the situation and the sooner the better because we’ve been accumulating negative results for weeks.
The truth is that the season started well and gradually got shorter…
Initial results weren’t bad. I came and we played good games, but then the results got worse, we started conceding more goals. We work every day to improve and reverse our shortcomings.
Lleida is coming on Sunday…
We have to take care of ourselves and improve the many things we do not do well.
The sensitive match between the coach and the ropes disappointed the fans, the team approached the relegation line…
We’re the first to be clear that we didn’t come here to finish twelfth. It’s the truth, it’s not for the players who come here, we understand the fans are hurt but we were the first to be wrong and we want to change the course we’re going. This is not something that the club or the fans deserve.
Disappointed with the project?
It is a feeling of anger and frustration because things are not going well for us. I am not discouraged, I have full confidence in my colleagues. We have a good staff and the ability to develop. It’s disappointing not to get results because we’ve been doing a good job all week.
Are you convinced to get out of this situation?
I’m sure yes We meet every day, we train, the group is good and I’m sure we will turn the situation around.
What did the coach convey to you during the week?
Like us. The situation is not pleasant and we all want to turn it around. You have to work and it reflects on the field because we can all talk every day but where this needs to be realized is on the field.