At a recent press conference, Hercules midfielder Jose Articles addressed questions about whether the club’s recent two defeats had undermined the positive work and solid chemistry built over the past months as the team has climbed from relegation danger to a promotion push.
Observing the mood around the squad, Canarian said the group remains composed and convinced that it is on the right track, noting the steady progress since the winter transfer window when he joined Alicante after a spell with Mérida.
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“In these two matches we have balanced good and bad moments, but we have already corrected that balance”, the midfielder explained. He stressed that Hercules’ objective for the next game is clear: to beat Ebro and collect all three points, no matter what the circumstances on the day. [Attribution: Hercules CF press room]
The player also chose not to argue with the referees, acknowledging that officials can err like anyone else. Yet he highlighted that so far this season Hercules has not been awarded a single penalty, describing the situation as perplexing and unusual.
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Artiles warned that the synthetic surface and the modest features of the Ebro pitch will influence how the game unfolds. “In any match you move from one phase to another. We must be extra motivated and focused to avoid mistakes and to seize opportunities when they arise for the opposition”, he commented.
Finally, the Canary Islands native emphasized that Hercules aims to reach the playoffs for promotion, regardless of the knockout stage they may secure on the way there.