The start of 2021 is proving to be appalling for Les Sables Vendée. They conceded five defeats in six games, even taking two slaps: in Dax (93-54) and La Rochelle (70-91). Some will even add the setback conceded, Tuesday, February 2, against Rueil (67-93). However, it should be noted that the Rueillois turned 58% at three points (17 out of 29). “They were superior to us, but their skill was impressive”, slips Guillaume Pons.
At the break, Les Sablais could have let go (27-52), but they kept good intentions. “The boys had the merit of hanging on”, breathes their coach. Of course, this was not noticed on the scoreboard, due to the insolent success of the opponent (67-93). But the boat did not sink… This proves that the flame still exists. So much the better because nothing is finished for them.
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“We must go into battle”
“We know that we are last, we are aware of our position, however we are not left behind”, underlines Guillaume Pons. L’Etoile Angers Basket, the evening’s opponent, occupies tenth place in the standings, with only one victory more than Les Sables Vendée (14e). In other words, everything remains to be done. On the other hand, it is certain, we must now go to coal.
“We have to go into battle, exclaims the Sablais coach. We must not lower our heads and feel sorry for our fate. We must turn the situation around, by being all better! “ On the field, his men must take more care of the ball. They concede too many losses of ball (19 of average per game, biggest total of the championship). “We must avoid shooting ourselves in the foot”, image Pons.
Especially when facing Stephan Gauthier (4e scorer of N1 with 17 points average) and his partners, also in doubt, but who will not fail to press where it hurts …
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