Hercules and the Pressure of a Final Phase

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Hercules Faces a Real Fear as the Season Narrows

The fear is real, though no one is willing to voice it aloud in front of everyone. In Hercules’ core, the unease sits heavy. After a string of unfortunate events, it is easy to imagine the worst is still ahead. A tough streak persists and the team struggles with weak momentum. Returning home with two relegation rivals in tow makes a home win feel essential, and the upcoming game, with Lolo Escobar guiding the side, could be decisive as the final part of the campaign unfolds.

Classification after 32 rounds and the remaining schedule for Hercules and Alzira. INFORMATION

HE Saguntino has matched the leader Teruel in the last ten days and has added more points than Hercules in that span. Valencian sides still believe promotion is possible, though ground has slipped, particularly after a setback against Manresa last weekend. The Catalans find themselves in a solid position entering the closing matches, making a postseason appearance a plausible aim for them if they keep momentum and avoid unnecessary losses.

Fears of a third straight defeat at Rico Pérez push the club toward a crisis

The idea of Hercules beating Saguntino, who suffered their first league loss in two months, remains a bold but risky thought. The 2022-2023 season has seen a long arc of challenges, and there is still work to be done to secure stability over the next rounds.

Lolo Escobar’s squad has slim chances of finishing directly in the top tier without navigating a playoff, a format that a recent change replaced with a two-legged tie. Alzira sits in the gaps at the tail end with only two matches left, heightening tension around every result.

Lolo Escobar: “This Hercules team can handle anything in Sagunto”

Public relations have underscored the belief that Hercules can rise to any challenge in Sagunto, provided the best possible path remains open. For this to occur, Alicante’s club would need a cascade of unfavorable results for every rival, while Hercules would still need to win enough to shake free from danger. The Catalans’ movement could influence the fight for safety, and every result from the remaining fixtures matters in the larger picture of who survives and who drops down the table.

JUST RIGHT?

The club hopes the stadium will stay open and avoid any disruption from protests or crowd incidents.

The Sole Competition Judge is set to decide the punishment for Sunday’s incidents involving a group of hooded supporters, as noted in the minutes. It is clear that some fans wearing team emblems entered the field after the match while hooded, with the intent to confront players and officials. Security crews intervened, and the players were escorted to the locker rooms to ensure safety. The final details will be clarified soon, but the priority remains safety and fair play on the field.

Hercules remains within reach of the promotion playoffs and the relegation zone at the same time. A single point can shift the balance, depending on Manresa’s results, so the blue-and-white leadership stays focused on convincing the squad to press forward and erase the mathematical threat as quickly as possible.

Lolo Escobar: “Hercules has the strongest staff in our group”

Pedro Rojas

The coach’s message in the press room carried into yesterday’s practice at Rico Pérez, a session marked by quiet intensity and the echoes of the night before. Players returned home under police protection after the unresolved events, reinforcing the need for unity and focus.

4 POINTS

The gap from the safety line is close enough to be tangible. A single win could turn the tide, while a few missteps would keep the club under pressure.

The battle remains open in the lower tier and in the national cup, where many clubs contest a tournament with its own set of challenges. The top five from each group secure a cup berth, and being in sixth place still offers a potential crossover if other qualifications falter.

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