Hércules has adjusted its preseason schedule and will play a new friendly against Valencia this Thursday, a change that comes with only two weeks left before the start of the Liga.
The update also means the club will not go ahead with the friendly that had been set for this Saturday against Cartagena. By closing the new match against Valencia, Hércules avoids having to play three matches in just three days, a demanding run for this stage of the preseason.
Why the change matters
With the Liga getting closer, every preseason decision carries more weight. The club’s revised calendar gives the squad a different rhythm in the final stretch of preparation, while also reducing the risk of overloading the team with too many games in a short period.
For Hércules, the focus now shifts to the Thursday meeting with Valencia and the final two weeks of work before competition begins. At this point, the preseason is no longer just about minutes on the pitch. It is also about managing the schedule in a way that keeps the team ready for the opening of the Liga.
