Míchel Asks for Depth and Aggressiveness Before Facing Athletic Girona coach Míchel Sánchez addressed the media ahead of the team’s upcoming match against Athletic Club, emphasizing the need for focus and preparation. The encounter, which he described as important but not overly significant, requires Girona to maintain their usual approach of concentrating on the immediate game. “I take it game by game, and it is an important match,” Míchel said, highlighting the challenges posed by Athletic’s strong performance. He acknowledged the difficulty of the competition and the quality of the opposition, stressing that Girona must be at their best to secure a positive result. The coach outlined key tactical adjustments Girona has worked on during the week, particularly in attack. Míchel emphasized the team’s focus on offensive depth and aggressiveness, aiming to create pressure in the final third. “This week, we have especially worked on depth and aggressiveness. Reaching the opponent’s goal with the feeling that we have to cause damage,” he explained. He noted that Girona needs to improve in this area to maximize their chances against Athletic. Míchel also analyzed Athletic’s strengths, particularly their ability to recover possession in advanced areas. He warned that Girona must be precise in their build-up play and avoid giving Athletic opportunities to counterattack. “Athletic Club is the team that recovers the most balls in the opponent’s half. This means we need to have a very good rhythm of play and surpass their lines in two or three passes,” he said. The coach highlighted the importance of maintaining control and verticality in attack to overcome Athletic’s high press.#match #girona #athletic_club #mchel_snchez #tactical_adjustments
