Four Girona starters one card away from suspension before crucial fixture run

Yellow card management becomes vital for Míchel's squad as they face five direct relegation battles in the immediate future.

A referee's hand showing a yellow card during a professional football match.
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A referee's hand showing a yellow card during a professional football match.

Key players Àlex Moreno, Reis, Vanat, and Bryan Gil have accumulated four yellow cards, risking suspension just before the match against Barça at the Sánchez Pizjuán stadium.

The team led by Míchel faces the next league commitment with four undisputed players just one caution away from suspension. Bryan Gil, Vanat, Vitor Reis, and Àlex Moreno, all on four cards, would miss the following match if they receive a yellow card in the Seville stadium, forcing the coaching staff to readjust the lineup at a delicate moment of the season.
In addition to the four starters, there is a second group with three cards that also warrants attention: Gazzaniga, Iván Martín, and Joel Roca. The situation of Argentine goalkeeper Gazzaniga is particularly relevant, as he has returned to the starting lineup due to the injury of Ter Stegen, who will remain sidelined until well into spring. Iván Martín, one of the players with the most minutes played, would also be a significant loss.
Card management is crucial due to the immediate schedule. After the match at Sánchez Pizjuán, Girona will face five decisive matches in the fight for permanence against direct rivals: Alavés, Celta, Levante, Athletic Club, and Osasuna. Entering these crucial duels with absences due to suspension could be a decisive factor.
Despite the tension over yellow cards, the team has corrected its disciplinary trend regarding red cards. From matchday 9 to the current one (23), only one red card has occurred (Lass against Osasuna), contrasting sharply with the five accumulated in the first eight matchdays. Despite this improvement, Girona remains the third team in the league with the most expulsions, tied with Athletic Club.