Hectic schedule taking its toll on Girona, warns Michel

Michel acknowledged the impact of the rigorous schedule on his Girona players following a loss at Las Palmas on Saturday.

Last season’s third-placed team experienced a 1-0 defeat against struggling Las Palmas, with a first-half goal from Alex Munoz proving decisive.

The result left Girona languishing in 13th place in the standings.

And Michel conceded a demanding schedule, which includes Champions League games in Girona’s maiden European campaign, is taking its toll.

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“I have a lot of faith in all the players, and I believe we competed very well in the first half,” Michel said.

“I can’t make substitutions due to the lack of available players. That’s the main issue.

“The credit goes to [Las Palmas] for winning a match at a lower rhythm than they usually have with the ball, yet remaining solid,” Michel concluded.

Girona will play CD Extremadura in the first round of Copa del Rey on Wednesday, before they take on Leganes in LaLiga.