Girona coach Michel Sanchez appeared on Thursday at the press conference ahead of tomorrow’s match against Espanyol at the RCDE Stadium. The red and white coach wanted to start by clarifying his statements after the match against Osasuna regarding the expulsion of Las. “I think I was not right in what I said about Las being fired,” Michel admitted. In this regard, he stressed that “I always ask players and fans to have a sense of belonging” and wanted to provide context to the play: “What I saw was that Aimar and Las are fighting for their teams, and not much more. It is an action that can happen and will also be a learning experience for Las.” The coach also highlighted the player’s reaction: “He showed that when the team is struggling, he can be relied upon. His reaction in the fifteen minutes he played was very good.”
Regarding the team’s current form, Michel expressed his optimism: “Little by little, we are improving and becoming more competitive. Every day the team is getting better and more confident.” He also had words of support for Javi Boadu: “I wish him a speedy recovery and I hope he can play as soon as possible.”
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Regarding the opponent, the Girona coach praised the work of Manolo Gonzalez at the helm of Espanyol. “He is doing an amazing job. They are in a moment that we are also experiencing. He has found the key to the best version of the team. His players are having a great season.”
Looking at the match, Michel was clear about the approach: “We are very clear about what we have to do to be able to control the match.”
In conclusion, the coach emphasized the club’s culture and project. “Here there is the culture of the club, the project. I am very clear about my opinion on football and the sporting culture that I want the players to transmit on and off the field. They must know that they are fighting for a city and a county.” Along this path, he highlighted the role of players such as Stuani, Porto, Arnau, Juan Carlos, or David Lopez, “leaders of these values because they have been living them for many years.” Michel concluded his speech by emphasizing his mutual trust with the club and the locker room: “I am here because of the club’s trust and because the players trust me.”