After five weeks of absence, Samu Vázquez returns to the team to reinforce a position that has been a headache for the coach. His fibrillar injury, suffered in the classic against Real Murcia, left the right flank without specialists, as his potential replacements also suffered injuries.

Without the defender from Albacete on the field, Hércules has only managed to win one match, losing three and salvaging one point. Now, Samu is fully recovered and working at one hundred percent with the group, so he is expected to start this Sunday in the match that kicks off at 4 PM.

In addition, Andy Escudero will also be in the starting lineup after serving his suspension for his expulsion in the draw with Sanluqueño. The presence of these two players is fundamental for the restructuring of Hércules' play, which has lost solidity and depth in recent matches. Their combination will allow the team to generate more danger down the right wing.

Another player who could return is Unai Ropero, who missed the trip to Sabadell due to an ankle sprain. Physiotherapists are optimistic about his participation in Sunday's match. However, happiness is not complete, as Toril continues to have knee discomfort, and his chances of reappearing against Teruel are not high.

Ropero's return would open up the option of having a more effective forward reference, as Fran Sol is going through a goal-scoring drought. Winning at home this matchday is crucial for Hércules, who seek to move away from the bottom of the table and closer to the promotion zone, from which they are nine points away with five games remaining.