"We need the fans to help us because it will be a difficult match in every sense" | OneFootball

Girona FC hosts Albacete this Friday at Montilivi in a match that Quique Álvarez anticipates will be particularly demanding despite the current position of the team from La Mancha. In the pre-match press conference, the red-and-white coach warned that the team cannot afford to be overconfident and emphasized the importance of maintaining focus against an opponent that "is competing at a good level."

Álvarez acknowledged that Girona's absences could influence certain aspects of the match preparation and even open the door to possible tactical adjustments. "When you have absences in the same positions, you always consider possible system changes. It's our job: to field the best team with the players we have," he explained.

Regarding Albacete, the Girona coach wanted to highlight the work the opponent is doing beyond the results achieved so far. "It's true that Albacete only has one point and we're playing at home, but all opponents deserve respect. With this coach, they are competing," he assured.

In this regard, he described the match as a "trap game" and called on the fans to play an important role from the stands. "The fans need to know that this will be a very tough opponent. We need their support because it will be difficult in every sense," he stated.

On areas for improvement, Quique Álvarez stressed the need for the team to better control the different phases of the game and maintain greater collective solidity. "We need to improve game control and be more organized. We have to improve in this aspect," he emphasized.