The Alicante team began its pre-season training under a strong sun at the Fontcalent facilities. The technical direction is in the hands of Beto Company, recently renewed, and Alberto Sánchez joins as the new fitness coach.
Several players were unable to participate in the first session. Midfielder Roger Colomina and forward Alberto Toril are recovering from serious knee injuries that will keep them off the field. Goalkeeper Alessandro Blazic, who had wrist surgery, trained normally, as did the nine signings made so far and several reserve team players.
Forward Fran Sol, who is not in the coach's plans and whose departure is being managed, also trained. Hércules currently has all 18 senior licenses occupied, meaning any new signing born before January 2004 will require a player to be released.
