Hercules is already used to this Disruptions in key playersespecially in forwards. injuries Mark Mendeswho have only played the first three games and Agustín CosciaThe first problems faced by the blue-white team, which has not yet been able to play, are as follows; Players signed and required as starters Rubén Torrecilla will look for alternatives. Despite the injuries, Hércules has had a great start to the season and the feeling is much better than in recent years. Also injured Nico Espinosa It is taking longer than expected and it is currently unknown when he will be able to return a call. Mendes, together with Colomina, is Hércules’ top scorer with two goals and is the key to the blue-white team’s good start.
Last year’s bets Harper and Ander Vitoria. While the first one ended with only two goals in a season full of injuries, the second one was a great disappointment and ended the season empty. Years ago, Hércules de Toro suffered a serious injury from Acuña, a player who signed as one of the leaders of the team and almost missed the season. This was one of the keys to keeping Hércules without reference in the attack.
The curse of the “nine” that haunted the blue and white team seemed to have ended with Carlos Martínez scoring a goal in the 2018/19 season. The striker scored 11 goals and was one of the keys to Planagumà’s excellent campaign off the bench. The Catalan was inexplicably allowed to leave the winter market the following season after scoring 6 goals in 16 appearances.
Mendez’s goal-scoring ability The key to a good start for the blue and white team His absence was felt on the field. He will also not feature in the team’s match against Penya Independent this Sunday.
Despite these injuries and setbacks, Hércules had a solid start to the season, surpassing the starts of recent years. Feelings in the team are more positive than ever and the fans are also responding, but Saturday nights’ schedule did not convince the fans much and there was less attendance against Andratx than in the first two games of the season. Hércules will repeat the schedule against Cerdanyola (8.30pm) as his opponent has a special request, and from now on his intention will be to play again on Sunday afternoons. The team will train on Ciudad Deportiva’s artificial turf this Thursday to prepare for the match. this Sunday (12.00) against Penya Independent. The Balearic team sits second from last in the standings with just two points after two draws and three defeats in five matches. The team that scored the fewest goals in the entire competition with only three goals and conceded seven goals.
Despite not playing a perfect match against Andratx, the victory on the last day strengthened the confidence of Hércules who will look for a new victory and attack the lead currently held by Lleida with the same points. The Catalan team is ahead by one goal.
Flying start
Hércules concluded after his victory over Andratx on the final day: They had their best start to the season on home soil in the last 10 years.. The Herculaneum team got full points in the three matches it played against Espanyol B (1-0), Torrent (2-0) and Andratx (1-0) at the Rico Pérez stadium. The last time Hércules won their first three home games was in the 2020-21 season. David Cubillo defeated Atzeneta (2-1), Peña Deportiva Santa Eulalia (1-0) and Orihuela (2-0). Since then, the Alicante team has not been able to win three in a row in their first home matches in the projects managed by Sergio Mora and Ángel Rodríguez.
In professional football, the last great home start dates back to the 2009-10 championship in League Two. In this championship, Hércules, who will be promoted to the First League, beat Betis one after another under Rico Pérez (3-2). , Cádiz (1-0) and Elche (3-0).
The home strength of Hércules, who have not yet conceded a goal in Alicante, was one of the goals that new coach Rubén Torrecilla set for himself to take the team to the top.