Girona and the Athletic Club They face each other this weekend in a crucial rivalry for both teams’ aspirations. The Catalans, who have gone six games without a win, are looking for a break in their fight to stay firmly in the table, while the Basques arrive after a tough European commitment and aim to establish themselves at the top. .
After a series of matches where good feelings did not translate into points, Michael He asked to reverse the situation in any way possible. Casualties have always been a hindrance and, for this match, the coach can’t get his hopes up Tsygankov, Oriol Romeu, Daley Blind and Portuthe latter was out of action due to ankle problems. Despite these absences, the rest of the team trained normally, combining recovery and tactical work to face the Basques, who arrived with one less day of rest due to their European commitment.
On the side of the lions, Ernesto Valverde came to Montilivi after the victory (2-0) against AZ Alkmaar. The Basque coach wants to eliminate any reason for fatigue, making sure his players are used to this kind of competitive pace. Despite this, you cannot hope First Simón, Yeray, Vesga or its greatest star, Nico Williamsbreaking news
As for tight football, the Bilbao coach highlighted the virtues of the Catalans, who they consider a tough rival. “We’ve always heard about it Gironabut last year they did amazing,” he said Valverdeconsidering that the many changes in the Girona squad have affected their current performance, but they are still dangerous.
In the last meetings between both teams, the Basques had a slight superiority, although the Gironí team put them in trouble, especially in Montilivi. Last season, the Athletic achieved a narrow victory in Bilbaowhile in the Catalan fiefdom the rivalry ended in a draw. Nothing to do with last season, where the men from Girona won both matches.
He Gironawith a six-game winless streak, urgently needing a win to get off the bottom of the table, while Athleticwho are in a comfortable position, will try to continue climbing the positions with a new victory away from home to continue fighting for positions Champions.
IMPORTANT ALIGNMENTS
Girona: Gazzaniga; Francés, David López, Krejci, Miguel; Yangel Herrera, Ivan Martín; Bryan Gil, Van de Beek, Asprilla; Abel Ruiz.
Athletic Club: Padilla; De Marcos, Vivian, Paredes, Lekue; Galarreta, Prados; Iñaki Williams, Sancet, Berenguer; Guruzeta.
stadium: Montilivi.
Referee: Pulido Santana (Canary Committee). VAR: Del Cerro Grande (Madrid Committee).
time: 14:00.
Channels: DAZN.
Source: La Verdad
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