Hercules vs Racing Santander Match Preview
Seven points separate Racing from Hercules in the table standings, enough for the squad from Santander to stand at the 13th position. Not even a victory can save the hosts from the drop zone this week, but a positive result is mandatory to remain competitive and keep up with Getafe\'s, Deportivo\'s and Zaragoza\'s race towards salvation.
Hercules\' coach Miroslav Djukic misses French international David Trezeguet, sidelined once again due to injuries. Royston Drenthe might also be unable to perform, as the Dutch international struggles with a knee injury.
Sent off last week against Malaga, Argentinean midfielder Matias Fritzler will be another absent for Djukic to host Racing on Saturday\'s early game. Luckily for Hercules\' coach, Nelson Haedo Valdez is in excellent form to lead the attack against Marcelino Garcia Toral\'s Montañistas in Alicante.
Hercules will be a tough nut to crack for Racing at the Coliseum. Garcia Toral misses Mehdi Lacen, Gonzalo Colsa, Oscar Serrano and Kennedy Bakircioglü due to injuries.
May will be a decisive month for the Spanish league, can Hercules take a decisive step towards salvation and defeat Racing, a direct rival for the category?