Calm and composed, free of visible tension, the Hércules coach remains convinced that the team’s slump is not a defining fate but a temporary setback. He believes the dip is not a fate but a hurdle that will fade, and that the team will quickly rebound from a rough stretch that included a tough 9 out of 1 point moment.
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This Sunday’s win against Peña Deportiva de Ibiza is described as highly significant. The coach emphasizes the need for three points because the current standings do not reflect the level the team aspires to reach. The focus is on starting fresh and concentrating on the next match, a difficult test that will demand a strong showing. The team’s performance in the latest game is acknowledged, but the priority remains securing victory above all else, according to the Hércules coaching staff, who chose not to expand on further details.
Next week the adjustments applied in Paterna will be more pronounced than before. Faces are often long after defeats, yet the players show a willingness to respond to adversity. The team’s attitude has shifted toward resilience, with a quiet determination to chase the next objective. There is a recognition that yesterday’s defeat at Valencia carries lessons, and responsibility is placed on the field performance over ninety minutes.
When asked about the cause of the recent decline, the coach points to a poor run in the last three days, highlighting poor performances in Paterna. In the other two fixtures against Teruel and Ebro, the team competed well. Against Mestalla the level did not meet expectations. The message is clear: play to the team’s strengths, avoid exposing themselves unnecessarily, and adapt the approach to win where possible, even if that means restructuring the plan for certain games.
We must learn to adapt when the plan doesn’t work
The possibility of introducing variations does not necessarily involve reshuffling the starting eleven or a wholesale change in ideas. In almost a decade of experience as an assistant and manager, the coaching staff has learned that rapid, sweeping changes rarely pay off. The aim is to extract the best performances from players and reveal their strongest versions. If a position shows weakness, adjustments might be made to give a different player an opportunity, but a complete overhaul is not viewed as the best course. There remains one more training session to test ideas and refine options.
The objective is to maximize each player’s contribution
Rico Pérez hosts an undefeated team that has claimed four wins in seven outings, including a recent three-game streak. Yet the Leónese coach remains unfazed by the opponent’s name. The comparison between Hércules and Peña Deportiva’s history is not lost on observers, but the reality is that Peña Deportiva is a formidable unit in the fourth division, a block of players who can cause problems for any opponent. Repeating the level of performance shown against Badalona and Espanyol B would bring Hércules closer to a positive result, the coach notes with a candid, friendly tone.
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The final results will not dictate the Hércules coach’s plan for the season. In his pre-match remarks, the coach promised that Rico Pérez would be a place of enjoyment this year. Despite the recent three-game dip, the tactical philosophy remains intact: the team will seek to dominate possession, press quickly, and maintain a proactive approach. Facing strong opposition is part of the reality, and Peña Deportiva is acknowledged as a tough, competitive foe. The season’s known blueprint remains, built on stability and a steady, single-minded approach developed over years. The message is consistent: stay focused, keep the core idea alive, and work through the challenge with disciplined effort.