History still cuts deep for Hull’s Hernandez
Abel Hernandez admits relegation from the Premier League was the worst moment of his career, and has vowed for that Hull City disappointment two years ago not to be repeated this time around.
The Uruguayan was part of the Tigers side that finished 18th in the 2014-15 campaign, just three points adrift of safety – the same season that saw them make their Europa League debut.
But after returning to the top flight at the first time of asking, Hull are once again facing a battle to avoid the drop, again three points away from parity with just nine games left to play.
And, still feeling the pain of two years ago, Hernandez is desperate not to let history follow the same course.
That’s a task upon which he wants to lead from the front for, keen to shake off a topsy-turvy season which has seen himscore just four times in 23 appearances.
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“I was here when we were relegated two years ago and it was a horrible feeling. I would say it was the worst time in my career,” he said.
“I put my whole life into football and am a long way away from my home and family, so to be relegated is just about the worst thing that can happen to you in football.
“We don’t want it to happen again this year and I don’t think this team deserves to go down. We have to give everything that is possible to make sure that we stay up this season.
“It hasn’t been the season I had wanted and injuries have had a big part to play in that.
“Now I am feeling good physically and getting back into my best shape. I take each day as it comes and I just want to keep improving to give the best that I can to the manager and the team for the rest of the season.”
