Orléans Loiret Basket is approaching a Pro B summit this Friday, December 20 (8 p.m.) with ambition and determination. Traveling to Halle Vacheresse to face Roanne, co-leader and contender for the climb, the Orléanais will be able to count on the return of Timothe Crusol (1.93 m, 23 years old) according to Le Pays. The full-back, absent for two weeks due to a muscle injury, is operational again, offering Lamine Kébé a full squad for this clash of the 17th day.
Roanne still does without two players
The confrontation between Orléans (co-leader) and Roanne (3rd tied) promises to be decisive in the race to climb. With a victory, Orléans would push their opponent back to three wins, a significant advantage in a season where every detail counts.
But the stakes go beyond the rankings: Roanne, the team with the highest points average this season (90.9 points per match), will seek to return to success after two consecutive defeats against Blois and Nantes. Deprived of Dylan Affo Mama (ankle) and Donte Thomas (calf), the locals will have to draw on their resources to win.
An Orléans defense expected at the turn
Orléans, for its part, will have to respond in a Halle Vacheresse which promises to be in turmoil for its traditional “Christmas match”. Timothé Crusol’s teammates, with ten victories in their last eleven matches, will have to rely on their knowledge of defense, a sector that can sometimes be improved in recent weeks.
