2023-05-20 06:30:54
For weeks Míchel has been repeating that, once confirmed the stay in the First Divisionthe goal is to end the season with 53 punts to make the team of the 2022-23 season the best Girona in history. To enlarge it, however, the first step is to equalize it. This afternoon the white-and-red team has the opportunity to catch the 51 punts what did he do Pablo Machin with Girona in the exercise of the debut in the highest category of state football (2017-18), although the challenge will not be easy because the rival that comes to Montilivi today is the Real Village (2:00 p.m.), one of the most fit teams in the League – along with Girona – with clear aspirations in Europe. In the case of Quique Setien, their intention is to certify the classification in the Europa League and, why not, have options to catch the place of Champions. While those of Michelplaced seventh in the table, do not rule out the Conference. Considering the attractive proposition of both teams, the day promises strong emotions.
Apart from the fight for the respective European interests, the duel will be marked by casualties and reunions. The most prominent player that will be in Girona’s eleven is that of Oriol Romeu, sanctioned after being cautioned with two yellow cards in thefour al Reale Arena (2-2). Aleix Garcia, who has rejoined training but the coaching staff prefers not to advance in his recovery process, will also not be available, nor will Borja García, who continues to suffer discomfort in the sole of his left foot. Toni Villa and Kébé are long-term injured and Míchel already warned yesterday that neither is expected until next season. So, the one in Mali will spend the whole course blank.
It will be difficult to make up for the loss of the Ulldecona midfielder. The coach could place central David López or Arnau as a pivot. Or, even, bet on Artero, who is getting more and more minutes with the first team. At the same time, you can opt for a system change with a line of five at the back. Either way, the one with all the numbers to return is striker Taty Castellanos after missing the last match against Real Sociedad due to a sprained ankle. He is now recovered and can regain his place after he was covered by Stuani – the Uruguayan scored the equalizer in Anoeta – to try and extend his personal record. Picxitxi del Girona with 13 goalsis the fifth top scorer in LaLiga.
For its part, Villarreal also faces the match with some minor injuries. The most prominent is that of Daniel Parejoby penalty, as is also the case of Pau Torres. Both are indisputable headlines. Quique Setién will not be able to count on either Morales i Coquelinlong-term injured, nor Albiol, who is suffering from knee discomfort and has not been able to train normally. On the other hand, he is doubtful until the last hour of Cuenca, with back problems, although he is confident that he will be available.
Considering the situation in the Groguet team, it is very likely that Terrats will start in Montilivi. The Barcelona midfielder, with a contract until 2024, left on loan to the Vila-real subsidiary in the winter but the situation in the infirmary, with the serious knee injury of Coquelinopened the doors to him first team where he has managed to make a place for himself. For now, accumulate 15 matches contested, ten of which as a starter, between League and Conference League, and has scored one goal. Considering his great performance, it seems that Villarreal will apply the purchase option clause in his contract and sign him for around 2.5 million euros at the end of the season.
The other known face is that of Brothers, one of the protagonists of the promotion. The winger is one of Vila-real’s sensations and returns to Montilivi as one of the great rival threats. In this sense, and taking into account the first leg at La Cerámica (1-0), Girona will strive to get possession of the ball and continue to be the fourth best attacker (54) behind Madrid (70) ), Barça (64) and Atlético (60). Villarreal is hot on the heels of the white-and-reds with 52 points.
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