Malaga vs Hercules preview - Hercules wait on Trezeguet

David Trezeguet is doubtful for Hercules' crunch clash away to Malaga in the Primera Division.

The former France striker is struggling to overcome a knee problem, but hopes to play a part at La Rosaleda.

"It's a huge match for us and we are conscious of the importance of getting a good result at Malaga," he said.

Hercules have a decent chance of avoiding relegation after picking up seven points in their last four matches under new coach Miroslav Djukic.

The Alicante-based side remain in the drop zone, but are now just three points behind 17th-placed Zaragoza with five games left.

"Confidence is high now and we have a great chance of staying up," midfielder Tiago Gomes said.

Hercules' players have paid for the hire of a bus to transport their supporters down to Andalusia for tomorrow's crunch clash, with 500 fans expected to make the journey to the Costa del Sol.

Malaga, meanwhile, are now out of the relegation zone.

The Andalusians looked doomed not so long ago, but the club's recent form has been excellent and back-to-back wins have seen Manuel Pellegrini's side climb to 16th place.

Malaga have been boosted by the return of Brazil forward Julio Baptista, who has scored three in two games since returning from injury and also set up his side's second in the 2-1 win at Racing Santander last weekend.

However, they are still just a point clear of the drop zone.

"The only solution is to keep winning games," defender Weligton said.

And midfielder Recio added: "The game against Hercules is another final."

Quincy Owusu-Abeyie has been withdrawn from the squad due to a disciplinary problem and keeper Sergio Asenjo is out for the remainder of the season, but Malaga should be otherwise full-strength.