The victory against Albacete (2-1) has enormous value for Girona. Beyond the three points added and the moral blow that was supposed to come back, and win, the game in the added, the rojiblanca entity can confirm that it has a large part of its future insured. Ramon Terrats and Ibrahima Kebe were headlines, like the juvenile Arnau Martinez which is also rearing its head in professional football. After having minutes this course in the Copa del Rey, Francisco did not hesitate to show his confidence in the defender and made him debut in Second. The young 17-year-old defender was a starter and stood out. He played in his natural position, right central, the pressure did not weigh on him and he was a wall for Albacete's attack. What's more, He put the icing on the cake with an assist to Stuani in what was the final 2-1 in 95 '.
Arnau Martínez is undoubtedly part of Girona's future, but against Albacete he showed that, despite his youth, he can be perfectly present. It is a more than valid alternative to Bernardo Espinosa, Juanpe Ramírez and Santi Bueno and Francisco already considers it that way. “We know how competitive and humble he is, he does it well,” said the coach of an Arnau who was grateful and happy for having received the alternative in the league with the first team. “Very happy for my debut in Second Division and proud of the attitude of the team overcoming an adverse result based on believing in ourselves until the last second. A victory against Albacete that I will remember all my life. Many thanks to Girona, my family and all the coaches and teammates who have made me improve to be able to enjoy this special moment, “he explained on his Twitter account.
Francisco is betting on the quarry and this campaign is being forced to reinvent itself almost every day, either due to injuries, sanctions and FIFA Virus. Although in the rojiblanco dressing room he has found a united group and most of the players have taken advantage of the minutes he has offered. This campaign is being a record for Girona because so far in the league, Francisco has already used 32 players. The one who played the most minutes was the goalkeeper Juan Carlos, with 2,610 ', and the only one, with a first-team record, still waiting for his chance is the goalkeeper, Adrián Ortolá, which signed in the winter market.