Hércules midfielder Roger Colomina recalled that he could not rely on many important players in the squad due to injury, and assured that the Alicante team, co-leader of the competition, still has a lot of room for improvement. Celebrating his first season at the club, the Catalan player underlined the good start by getting 12 points out of 15. «Things went well for us from the first minute. The player, who is not obsessed with reaching the leadership in the coming dates, commented, “We believe in what the coach and technical team told us.” The player is optimistic about the match to be played at Penya Independient’s ground on Sunday, which will not include Nico Espinosa, Marcos Mendes and Agustín Coscia.

How do you evaluate the fact that you started the competition with four wins in the five matches you played?

The team started the match very well. From the moment we landed in Alicante, things went very well for us and we work very well together. We believe in what the coach and the technical staff tell us, and it is good to evaluate the matches. We have 12 points and we are ahead.

There is a possibility that they will be the leader on their own on Sunday, what importance is given to this information?

All games are important. It’s a cliché but if we go game by game and focus on getting three points every week we will definitely be at the top, that’s what we’re all looking for.

Do you know the Penya Independent area?

We played a friendly match last year and the field is very small. I didn’t see them all year because they were one category below us. We saw how they played with the coach and I think this will be a game where we will put on overalls and try to get the three points.

Do you see this as a trap match?

All teams are difficult, whether it’s because of the players they have or the pitches… so we adapt to everything and try to win every match.

The opponent could not win any matches and added only two points after five days. How do they evaluate this data in the locker room?

Regardless of our opponent, we work with the same intensity every week. We have a clear goal and we are all pursuing it. We need to give the same importance to all matches and get to 3 points.

How do you see the team after more than a month of competition?

I have never been in such a big club before and I was very happy with my teammates, the people in the club and especially the fans who put on a great performance every 15 days in Rico Pérez. We enjoy it very much.

He scored seven goals last year. There were already two and also very important…

I hope I can match my performance from last year, I work every day to improve myself and help the team as much as I can. If I can help with the goals, so much the better.

He always had the ability to score goals…

The truth is that I’ve been putting in more in recent seasons than in previous years. I try to help whatever is necessary, defense, goals…

How much room does the team have for improvement?

I still think it’s quite a lot. We are a very big team and there are still people who need to heal and these are very important. Because the league is so big, there is time for everyone and we will need everyone.

What is the secret of this good start?

First of all, the coach instilled in us how he wants to play and train. We’re all following it and the whole cast is together, that’s what matters. The group is always ahead.

Does the size of Hercules attract your attention in the away game?

That it is an important club is obvious everywhere you go or hear about it. Every player loves to be in such a team.

This year’s team impressed fans from the beginning. What do you think causes this?

The important thing is to win and get points. This is what attracts people the most. We also always play a pretty happy game with the coach and go looking for people upstairs. There are such people, and I hope more will join.

Which match are you waiting for in Ibiza?

It’s a small pitch and we’re going to see a lot of second plays, a lot of aerial balls and we’re going to have to be prepared with the overalls. It will be similar to the one in Formentera, although it is smaller and the grass has been newly changed. We must try to get 3 points no matter what.