Hércules coach warns of relegation risk ahead of crucial match
The Alicante team faces Teruel with the need to secure points to move away from the bottom of the league table.
By Alejandro Navarro Peris
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Hércules coach, Beto Company, has expressed his concern about the team's relegation risk, as they are five points from the danger zone with fifteen points still in play.
Company emphasized that he sees his players «very focused» on the team's dynamics, as there are still «many very important things at stake both individually and collectively». The Alicante team is recovering players after having eight absences in their last league match in Sabadell, which has eased the burden in a crucial week.
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"The week, when people are recovering, is much better. I understand that everyone can be called up except the three injured players and Toril. With him, we are a bit on the edge. Tomorrow (this Saturday) we will perform a final test to see if he is able to withstand the pain he has. If he's okay, then he's in, and if not, then nothing..."
The visit of Teruel, although it may seem inconsequential, is not for Hércules. Although the promotion zone is almost unattainable, the team is much closer to relegation with five matches remaining. The coach stresses the importance of ensuring continuity in the category and not leaving it too late.
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"I understand the feeling that someone might think we are in no man's land, but it's not real. We still have a lot to play for. We are 5 points from relegation and we are 6, 7 or 8 points from the top teams. What I want is to win this match. We are playing for a lot on a personal, professional, economic, and sporting level… It's not the same to finish seventh, qualifying for the Copa del Rey, as it is to finish fourteenth."
Company assures that the squad is very clear about what is at stake, as it has been instilled in them from the beginning. He highlights that in football «you have to prove every day and every week why we deserve to be here» and that this must be accepted naturally. The Valencian coach does not perceive any complacency in his players, but rather sees them «very focused» and understanding the importance of the moment.
Teruel, coached by Vicente Parras, is a rival characterized by its efficiency and by feeling comfortable both with and without the ball. Company anticipates a demanding match where Hércules will have to be patient to break the opponent's defensive solidity and avoid errors that could lead to counterattacks.
