Michel believes Girona will inject some life again into their faltering marketing campaign by selecting up a win in opposition to Villarreal in Sunday’s LaLiga fixture.
Girona have been dealt one other blow within the Champions League in midweek, as they misplaced 1-0 to Austrian aspect Sturm Graz on Wednesday.
They’re the primary Spanish group in Champions League historical past to lose 4 of their opening 5 matches within the competitors.
Girona are eighth in LaLiga heading into their assembly with fourth-placed Villarreal, having gained their final three matches in Spain’s high flight, whereas scoring 4 objectives in two of them.
“Regardless of the arduous blow within the Champions League, now we have now to bounce again and proceed with the dynamic we had in LaLiga,” Michel advised reporters on Saturday.
“If we win tomorrow the group will get some oxygen again.
“Villarreal are in an ideal second. And to be as excessive up as potential we have now to win video games like tomorrow’s match,” Michel added.
“If we win we will take a look at the highest. Nevertheless it’s a really tough sport. Villarreal in defence are at all times in steadiness to make a fast assault. In two or three passes they’ll have an opportunity to attain.”
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Michel mentioned striker Viktor Tsygankov, who has struggled with a hamstring damage since early October, is a doubt for the match together with Yaser Asprilla.
“We’ve considerations concerning Tsygankov and Asprilla, as each completed the earlier match with discomfort,” Michel added.
“Tsygankov is experiencing an ankle challenge, whereas Asprilla has a pressure in his adductor muscle. We’ll see how they really feel tomorrow.”
Villarreal have gained six of their final seven conferences with Girona (L1) in all competitions, as many victories as of their earlier 12 clashes (W6 L6).
