Hercules is looking to get its third consecutive victory this season atmosphere of illusion In Rico Pérez. The blue and white team is taking on Torrent this Sunday (19.00) with the aim of performing well and rising to the first place in the rankings. But in a blue and white environment escapes from enthusiasm and remains grounded after the setbacks of recent seasons, some with a smile fading by the day.

Coach Vicente Mir and fullback Raúl Ruiz turn to Rico PérezWho resisted until the last minute to sign Torrent and waited for an offer from Hércules that never came. He is facing his former team for the first time after many seasons in Alicante and it is a very special day for him.

Hércules does not trust the recently promoted rival, having achieved wins and draws so far and sitting in fifth place. Rubén Torrecilla’s team has very good feelings after two days. competitive gene what the template shows. Agustín Coscia will not be there again. Hércules’ big bet on offense this season will continue as he is unable to play for another week due to discomfort in his Achilles heel. The good news for this week at the nursing level is the recovery of Nico Espinosa, who in principle could be at Torrecilla’s disposal in the match against Torrent, but he will not start over and his reinstatement will be progressive to avoid new scares.

Marcos Mendes, who finished the last match with physical discomfort, will also be there. The striker had a normal training session in the last part of the week and, barring any surprises, will be Hércules’ point of attack again.

Torrecilla acknowledged that it would be important for his team to add three points again against Torrent on Sunday, reminding them that football “is about winning, winning and winning again, as Luis Aragonés said”.. «It is proud to start with two wins, we are working to add another one, but we are not looking back»Torrecilla commented that although Torrent has been introduced recently, it has already added four points.

“They signed good, superior players and they are a well-armed team. Torrecilla, who did not rule out changing his already conventional starting 11, said, “I am worried about his set pieces and physical strength,” but stated that “it is not easy to touch what works.” « I have no problem rotating. We have two matches left and there are many more to come. “Everyone will contribute,” the coach said.