In the end, Girona came close. But he couldn’t get it. The defeat against Athletic in San Mamés (3-2) lets slip a good opportunity to put the Champions on track, but that does not mean that the analysis has to be negative. That’s how Míchel considered it. He does not change his mind and is confident of making history with the Champions League.
The coach of Girona assessed that “the feeling is different than in Madrid”: “We have seen a Girona recognizable in our good and bad things. When we came out of Athletic’s pressure, we lacked verticality. We were consistent with an idea and when it went well, we got Athletic to go back. The opponent has put a lot of pressure, he has a lot of intensity. The approach of the party has been carried out. Beyond the mistakes or not, we have recognized each other».
About the defeat, he surprised by commenting that “I think we will fight to enter the Champions League, this is my perception”. “If we had won, it was a clear goal. But now that we have lost, I also think so”, he insisted.
“All the games are difficult. I have a lot of confidence in the team. I saw a lot of positive things, we had the ability to hurt Athletic and it was very difficult. Having the feeling that we can push back a team like Athletic is not easy. The message is that we can fight to be in the top four. It is fair to recognize the work of the players”, he explained.
“There are always mistakes, but Athletic forces you to go one step further. Mentally, it wears the player down. I have asked them for patience and positioning to be able to turn and face the opponent. Valverde makes a success in the pressure, the start that needs to be made must be perfect. Athletic deserved the win from this pressure. He is a rival for the fight for the Champions League”, he said about the rival.
Girona-Athlètic Club: Penance at La Catedral (3-2)
And he added: “We have had a great season so far, but we have teams behind us who will fight for the Champions League. There are many points left. Taking out Real Madrid, the rest of the teams have to fight for our position”.
2024-02-19 22:53:19
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