GIRONA NEWS

Yan Couto - Ready for finale Couto (illness) is set to be an option for Friday's match versus Girona, per manager Michel Sanchez.

Impact Couto will look to make one final appearance on the pitch after missing the last two matches with an illness. He had previous started seven of the last 10 games played, totaling two assists with 32 crosses (six accurate), 10 tackles and five interceptions.

MAY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Ivan Martin - Sets up goal against Valencia Martin assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 win against Valencia.

Impact Martin assisted Artem Dovbyk in the 58th minute. Martin completed a dribble and also made seven recoveries. With three goal involvements in recent games and impressive passing accuracy, he's been a key contributor this season.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Tsygankov - Sets up goal against Valencia Tsygankov assisted once to go with four shots (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 3-1 win against Valencia.

Impact Tsygankov set up the opener for Savio in the 32nd minute. Tsygankov created the most chances in the match, completed two dribbles and also made two clearances. Remarkably, he has created 33 chances this season while maintaining a spotless disciplinary record with no cards received.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Artem Dovbyk - Scores against Valencia Dovbyk scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-1 win over Valencia.

Impact Dovbyk continued his impressive form by doubling Girona's lead in the 58th minute with an assist from Ivan Martin. He showcased his scoring prowess with his 21st goal in 35 matches, ranking second only to Alexander Sorloth. Dovbyk's penalty expertise was evident, leading to the most penalty goals this season, and he consistently tested goalkeepers with the most shots on target.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Gazzaniga - Concedes one against Valencia Gazzaniga recorded five saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 3-1 win against Valencia.

Impact Gazzaniga had a solid performance with five saves but conceded a penalty in the 84th minute. Despite this, he boasts an impressive record of 122 saves, one of the highest in the league, and has not made a single error that led to a goal. He will be looking to finish strong as he faces Granada on the final day of the season.

MAY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Yan Couto - Likely out Couto (illness) is in heavy doubt for Sunday's trip tp Valencia, according to manager Michel Sanchez. "Yan Couto is in doubt because he continues to be sick and is keeping up his...

Impact Couto will likely miss Sunday's match, unless he makes a recovery to train Saturday. Viktor Tsygankov is still expected to get the start in the attacking midfield, alongside Ivan Martin and Savio.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Aleix Garcia - Registers most crosses in the game Garcia generated one shot (zero on goal), 13 crosses (four accurate) and three corners in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat against Villarreal.

Impact Garcia recorded the most crosses in the game and created the most chances (five). He also made five recoveries. This season, he has excelled in recoveries, interceptions, touches, chances created, and successful passes. With 58 crosses, he leads the league in this category.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Valery - Subbed on against Villarreal Valery had one tackle (one won) in Tuesday's 1-0 defeat versus Villarreal.

Impact Valery replaced Miguel Gutierrez in the 75th minute. Valery had just 14 touches and also made a recovery. He has made 26 appearances this season but has only started two games. Despite limited starting opportunities, he has scored twice.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Gazzaniga - Concedes once against Villarreal Gazzaniga recorded two saves and allowed one goal in Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Villarreal.

Impact Gazzaniga made two saves but conceded a 59th-minute goal to Bertrand Traore. He has now made 22 saves in the last five games and conceded six goals. With 117 saves this season, he ranks among the best in the league. Next, he faces Valencia.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Daley Blind - Inks extension Blind has agreed to an extension with Girona, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Blind will be remaining with Girona for a further season, having inked a one-year extension with the club. He has started in 31 of his 32 appearances this campaign, so this move only makes sense for the club on the rise, as he will likely be a starter next season as well. However, with the defender now at the age of 34, he is nearing the end of his best playing days, likely being one of his last contracts in the top tiers of football.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Abu Dhabi owners of Man City and Girona given options to meet UEFA's Champions League entry rules

Manchester City and Girona both qualifying for the Champions League next season is testing UEFA rules to protect against collusion in games

MAY 14 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miguel Gutierrez - Starting Tuesday Gutierrez (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Tuesday's clash with Villarreal.

Impact Gutierrez is back in the starting XI after training without issue. A minor knock threatened his availability but as expected he's fully fit Tuesday. The defender gets the start in his normal role as left wing-back once more.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Miguel Gutierrez - Set to play Tuesday Gutierrez (undisclosed) is expected to be an option for Tuesday's match against Villarreal, according to manager Michel Sanchez. "Miguel has trained normally and in principle he is...

Impact Gutierrez is expected to be an option for the club's upcoming match despite going down on Friday with an undisclosed issue, as he is already training and appears to be fit. This is great news for the club, as he is a regular starter, likely gaining back his starting spot immediately at left-back against Villarreal.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Yan Couto - Sick but expected to play Tuesday Couto is in question for Tuesday's match against Villarreal, according to manager Michel Sanchez. "Yan Couto is sick, but I think tomorrow he will be good to play."

Impact Couto has picked up an illness between Friday's and Tuesday's match, although he is still expected to be an option for the game. This is great news for the team, as the midfielder has started in 24 of his 33 appearances this campaign. However, he will likely be left on the bench if available, probably not able to play the full 90 after dealing with an illness.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Cristhian Stuani - Set for return against Valencia Stuani (undisclosed) is not expected to be an option until Sunday's match against Valencia, according to manager Michel Sanchez. "Stuani won't make it, I think he'll be there for V...

Impact Stuani will have to wait yet another match for his return, as he will be left out Tuesday but is now set to return Sunday, at least being an option for the final few games of the year. However, he will still need to get back into team training and see a rise in fitness, likely facing a fitness test to decide his availability for Sunday.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Viktor Tsygankov - Records assist Tsygankov assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one corner in Friday's 2-2 draw against Deportivo Alaves.

Impact After coming off the bench in his return from a calf injury, Tsygankov was added back to Girona's starting XI during the beginning of May. Just two appearances into the month, he has already directly contributed to a goal, logging an assist for Eric Garcia. Separately this season, Tsygankov has logged multiple five-game spans with two goals and two assists before an injury took him out of action. Once again, he will look to replicate the strength of the aforementioned form before Girona's 2023-24 season concludes.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Yangel Herrera - Finally scores again Herrera scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Deportivo Alaves. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 99th minute.

Impact After beginning his 2023-24 season with four goals across 11 appearances, Herrera went on a scoring drought that lasted more than half a year. He finally scored again Friday, officially more than doubling his goal tally with Girona of the 2022-23 La Liga.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Eric Garcia - Scores again Garcia scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Offensively, Garcia has been on a roll lately, with two goals across Girona's last four games. In that four-game span, he doubled the goal tally of his 2023-24 season. Garcia has four goals across his 27 games started for Girona since Barcelona sent him out on loan.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Paulo Gazzaniga - Six saves, two goals conceded Gazzaniga made six saves and allowed two goals in Friday's 2-2 draw versus Deportivo Alaves.

Impact Gazzaniga began the first half of May having logged at least five saves in each of his two appearances. However, the goalkeeper conceded multiple goals both times, something he will look to prevent when Girona's team plays its next game Tuesday against Villarreal.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Guridi late header rescues point for Alaves in draw with Girona

Jon Guridi was the star man for Alaves with two goals, the second deep in stoppage time, in his team's 2-2 home draw with Girona in the Spanish league

MAY 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Miguel Gutierrez - Leaves field injured Gutierrez was forced off the field in the 59th minute of Friday's match against Alaves due to an apparent injury.

Impact Gutierrez did not make it the full 90 Friday, having to be relieved in the 59th minute after going down injured. He has only missed two starts all season, so this could be a tough loss for the club, as they will hope for only a minor issue. He will now undergo testing following the match, with further information likely being available once he has met with the medical team.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE