The Mirandés wants return to the path of victory in Anduva where he chains three consecutive stumbles. At least the rojillo team saw their negative streak halted with the victory achieved against Ibiza. Three points that have filled Lolo Escobar’s squad with morale before receiving Girona, a rival who arrives in great need at the meeting in the Mirandesista fiefdom (follow the game live on As.com).
The Extremadura coach could bet again on the game system that gave such a good result on the island, with a double pivot to which the Murcian midfielder Meseguer will return. We will see who will be his companion given the good performance of Álex López in the previous day, although it is most likely that Oriol Rey will repeat in the starting eleven.
García de Albéniz continues in the process of recovery so the Bosnian Letic will remain one more week on the left back. More doubts exist in the offensive plot. Simón and ‘Roro’ Riquelme seem fixed, but Camello left the Can Misses lawn with discomfort. Due to the high volume of matches that the teams must face in two weeks, it would not be unreasonable for the Madrid striker to rest from the start.
For its part, Girona begins to play without a net. After reaping six defeats in the last eight games, nerves have settled in Montilivi and Michel needs to win as soon as possible to ward off any ghost and begin to return the blind trust that the board has placed in him. He is not in danger, but he knows that patience in football is not unlimited.
In the last round and despite the defeat against Huesca, the team showed a good image that they want to extend. Hence the technician bet on give continuity to the system of three centrals with Santi Bueno, Bernardo and Juanpe; and two lanes: Arnau on the right and Jairo on the left. The doubts are in attack because Stuani has dragged discomfort due to a blow against Huesca, in addition to suffering cervical problems. Everything indicates that it will have a more revulsive role.
Those who would have a permanent position in the incumbent block are Borja García and Samu Saiz. Both are the ones who must make Girona play and take a step forward to seal a victory that restores calm. Anduva is expected to be a turning point for a team in need.
Keys to the match
– Concentration: The rojillo team will try to maintain the good defensive level that it showed in Can Misses. Thus he cemented his triumph.
– Numbers: Girona is, along with Amorebieta, the worst visitor in Segunda. He has only been able to add one point in four games.
– Anduva: The spirits of the rojillos fans were key in the comeback against Eibar. The Mirandés wants to become strong in their stadium.
– Moment: Girona’s situation is not simple. He has a team to fight for the playoffs and is on the decline. Knowing how to deal with nerves is vital.
Aces to follow
‘Roro’ Riquelme. The attacker from Madrid wants to continue proving his worth after the exhibition held in Ibiza. He scored and assisted in the victory of the rojillos.
Arnau. Despite being still young, he has emerged as the most fit player for Girona. Creates a lot of danger on the right wing. Quality and arrival.
Ups and downs
Mirandés: The full back García de Albéniz continues in the process of recovery.
Girona: 20 players travel and the injured David Juncà, Pol Lozano and Ramón Terrats are out.
Previous statements
Lolo Escobar, Mirandés coach: “In Second, everyone saves cards. I have a balanced squad and their physical condition is optimal. Whoever comes out, will do well. It is clear that the goals are what give the points. You have to make one more than the opposite. Here it is not worth going to tie “
On Girona: “It is a category where the first and the last can make a break for you. It has automatisms that I like. It is a team that is in a place where it will not end. I see differences in set pieces because it has very dominating people Girona proposes. It is quite similar to us. There is not so much difference in styles “
Michel, Girona coach: “You have to win a game now. The competition tells you that there is a lot of equality. There is no team that is hitting the table to get ahead and be, like last year, like Mallorca and Espanyol. There may be moments for everything , what happens is that obviously we are in a difficult and delicate situation “
“We are scoring few goals. The other day there were 20 goal situations, ten shots on goal and we only scored one. But it would have given us if they had defended well because the opponent only shot four times on goal. We have to be protagonists and attack, but our maximum idea is to win and we must add from Miranda three by three, it is what we all need “
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