The champion does not have many defeats. maximum four In light of what happened in the only two years that the second RFEF was in effect. lost twice teruel last year and two more Intercity a summer ago. After three wins, Hércules lost their first game at Narcís Sala with real giddiness because what was at stake: the best league start in eighty years. The people of Alicante failed but lleidathat the same responsibility weighs less on him.

The coaching staff resumed its mandatory Monday practice session yesterday. According to the official decision, he did so because he had one less day to prepare for the next league game. Gets Saturday to Andratx-most 8:30 p.m.and the one-day leave routine is continued, preferably on Tuesday.

The team trained in two blocks at Fontnivel; There was a resting board for the starters and ball and gym drills for the rest of the team. none coscia none of them mendes Mandatory, both are fully expected on Friday, which will be when they pass the definitive test. Nico EspinosaWho trains relatively normally throughout the week.

That should have been exactly the slap in the face from Sant Andreu, but years and bad experiences away from professional football make it impossible to measure the real damage done. Despite the setback, Rubén Torrecilla maintains the same optimistic rhetoric. “At some point you have to lose but that’s it’s an accident Hércules coach says we may make changes to our stadium on Saturday.

Motivational video did not have the desired effect in the locker room

► Rubén Torrecilla tried to strengthen his players’ confidence after three consecutive wins by giving them a motivational video with footage of fans traveling to Barcelona to accompany the team to the Sant Andreu pitch. In the coach’s own words, it was about the players “getting it.” awareness” He expresses what fans can do for their team, how they “suffer and strive” in away games, so that they are “proud to defend the shield”. It didn’t work.

“Losing matches is normal in this sport, but I think we are ready to accept it physically and psychologically because the work we do is amazing,” says the blue-white coach. “We can’t waste time complaining because It’s about winning and winning» he emphasizes.

“You I promise We announce to all our fans that we will reward their efforts to be with the team in Barcelona this Saturday. With the victory over Sant Andreu», swears Torrecilla, convinced that the team stands on its own feet and Won’t lose my name at the first change.

In two seasons of the second RFEF

4 DEFEATS

Rising to the championship throughout the year from Intercity

► Hércules lost against Murcia, Socuéllamos and Poli Ejido. He added 66 points.

2 DEFEATS

Throughout the year from Teruel to becoming champion

► Only two tires burst on the Espanyol B and Manresa fields. Reached 66 points.

Both the coach and the players started the week conspirators To avoid delaying bad results and never risk them turning into bad results losing streak. It will be necessary for this improve in both areas. On the back end, the possibilities of change include betting on young players. Sergi Molina or Hugo Sanz and more to rescue the injured.

In any case, after repeating the structure for four weeks, the natural thing would be to return to the idea of ​​​​play that allows Hércules to jointly lead the group in the first three weeks, giving a feeling of solidity at the back and ensuring maximum attacking efficiency. . The team is resting this Tuesday and doctors hope that it is time to completely drain the tank. Nursing because this ram rotation more reliable.