Míchel Sánchez, hospitalized due to a health problem

BarcelonaGirona manager Míchel Sánchez was hospitalized with a health issue and is under medical observation as a precaution, the Catalan club announced in a statement on Friday. As a result, he will not be able to sit on the bench for Saturday's match against Villarreal in Montilivi (6:30 p.m., DAZN).

The text states that the coach is progressing "favorably" and is receiving appropriate care, and is confident that he will recover "in the coming days." It also clarifies that Salva Fúnez, the assistant coach, will be in charge of this weekend's match against Montilivi. He explains on social media that he will be hospitalized for a few days for observation due to a "health setback," but that he is "fine" and that "right now" he is counting the days to "continue fighting for the remainder of the season." "I am sure that this group, despite my absence, will give everything, as always, so that our fans can feel proud."

Girona heads into the final four league matches with a six-point cushion over relegation. Depending on the combination of results, they could seal their survival that same weekend.