As against Montpellier (33-29), as against Nîmes (29-31), the DMH held on for more than 40 minutes in Cesson/Rennes on Friday, before letting go (29-33). Undermined by injuries, the Dijon collective needs reinforcement. And quick.
Rodolphe David – Today at 5:35 p.m. | updated today at 5:42 p.m.
This is the famous vicious circle that clubs with limited budgets and/or having failed to recruit experience each season. And that coaches want to avoid. Like the JDA, Dijon MH knew its numbers were correct quantitatively speaking.
The last recruit hoped for in the central sector has not arrived. And the club must cope with the absence of Marc Poletti, injured at the start of the championship against Ivry (31-31). Since then, Robin Paris (heel) has also had to take a break. Just like Messaoud Berkous, used very little against Cesson/Rennes, because he was probably the victim of an abdominal tear. Adding to the packages of Marc Poletti (shoulder) and Robin Paris (heel). That is, three players who can defend the central sector on the flank, while the club already had a shortage in this position.
As a result, able-bodied players continue to spend a lot of time playing. “Pierrick (Naudin) ended up completely killed. We took him out in the first half but in the second we can’t, because the other defender number 3 is Messaoud who can’t play,” recalls Ulrich Chaduteaud. “Clearly today, against the Cesson team, we cannot compete and it’s frustrating. »
“We also need a little help”
“We took a beating, that’s clear, because it’s a match where we should have taken points. But we need more than just work there, we really need to focus heavily on recruiting a player, or two,” warns Ulrich Chaduteaud. “We’re not going to make it otherwise. If on top of that every week we fart, I don’t see how we’re going to be able to perform. »
Ulrich Chaduteaud. Photo Eric Bontemps
The club could be tempted to look towards Villeurbanne (Proligue), on the verge of filing for bankruptcy. And in particular the pivot Jotham Mandiangu, who arrived from Istres this summer. Or elsewhere. But the need for recruits is urgent.
“It’s a frustration for everyone because we would like to do more but here, I think we are at our maximum. We will continue to move forward and progress to be even more efficient, but we also need a little help,” calls the Dijon technician.
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