Manso: "We must be more direct; goals don't come from 20 or 50 passes"

former Andorra manager Carles Manso calls for more direct play ahead of Monday's Segunda Division clash with Burgos, citing the need to attack rather than rely on possession.

Andorra face Burgos on Monday in Segunda Division (20:30) looking to bounce back from a 2-0 defeat to Girona and climb away from the relegation zone. Manager Carles Manso used the extra preparation time to address tactical issues, emphasizing the need for more directness in attack.

Manso acknowledged his team's possession-based style but stressed that goals come from penetration, not pass count. "Goals don't arrive from making 20 or 50 passes," he said, pointing to the Girona match as an example where Andorra had opportunities to attack the final line directly but instead recycled possession. He wants the team to capitalize on advantages created in build-up play rather than allowing opponents time to reorganize.

Andorra will be without suspended defenders Diego Alende and Marc Domènech, forcing Manso to find alternatives. He views it as an opportunity to integrate other players and build depth. Forward Bomba is back in training after recovering from injury and could feature. Manso praised Burgos as one of the category's most uncomfortable opponents, noting their defensive solidity and tactical flexibility despite having less profile than other Second Division sides.