Girona manager Michel Sanchez “worried” after three injuries to key players in four days

Girona were beaten in their first Champions League game at Montilivi as two goals in the same period saw Feyenoord win 3-2 in Catalonia. It was a crushing defeat for the hosts, who should have had good value for at least a point.

Ace for MDcoach Michel Sanchez gave his assessment of the 90 minutes when he spoke to the media post-match.

“We started the game very well. We needed to increase the pressure more because of the idea we had, but we were able to correct it later. There were 15 minutes that I didn't like at all and that cost us two goals and a penalty, it's a shame because we started well.

“I think the second half was very good anyway. We couldn't afford to pass the ball, it's pointless, but I have nothing to complain about.

Gerona were without Daley Blind and Oriol Romeu for the game after suffering muscle injuries during Sunday's draw at Celta Vigo, and against Feyenoord, Viktor Tsygankov was also forced off with a hamstring problem. Michel admitted that he is worried about losing the Ukrainian wing for a period of time.

“I am worried about Viktor's injury because in one week we have lost very important players.”