Girona's Michel to Miss Key LaLiga Match After Hospitalization

Girona manager Michel will miss Saturday's LaLiga match against Villarreal due to health issues, the club has announced. Get the latest update.

Girona manager Michel will miss Saturday's LaLiga match against Villarreal due to health issues, the club announced on Friday.

The 49-year-old coach, who joined Girona in 2021, recently led the team to their historic first Champions League qualification after a strong 2023-24 season where Girona topped LaLiga for a significant period.

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— Miguel Ángel Sánchez (@Michel8Sanchez) May 9, 2025

“Girona FC coach Michel Sanchez has been hospitalised due to a health problem. He is under medical observation as a precaution and is progressing favourably,” the club said in a statement.

“He is receiving the appropriate care and we expect him to recover in the next few days. The coach will not be able to lead the team from the bench in tomorrow's match.”

Girona's Michel will miss the team's upcoming match due to needing some time to recover.

“I will not be able to be on the bench next Saturday... I have to stop for a few days to recover and return as soon as possible,” Michel wrote. “I feel fine... I'm sure that this group, despite my absence, will give everything.” Michel expressed his eagerness to return to the team, stating he was “counting the days until he could get back to work.” Girona currently sits 15th, six points above the relegation zone, with four matches left to play.