“One moment you have to say things, I protected him, overprotected him, but it’s difficult when you have a position 5 which is non-existent. He’s supposed to be one of the two position 5 leaders on the team and he’s been a ghost for four months. »
At a press conference on Tuesday evening, Laurent Legname opened his mouth about his pivot Gavin Ware, who is in his fourth season in the city of the Dukes, and who is in tough physical conditions. For many months. “When this is no longer possible, we have to face the facts, this has lasted for three months and it penalizes us, in rotations, my coaching, the rehearsal of matches, in many things. By trying to protect him, we also get lost a little so I prefer to put guys who have the cardio capacity to play rather than trust him ( 4’49” of playing time in Cholet )”, continues the Dijon coach. Who also praises the human qualities, recognized by all, of the native of Mississippi.
“He is aware of it, he’s a magnificent guy, I go on vacation every day with him, we have a great relationship. We talk about it, but at some point, I’m not his teacher at school,” says Laurent Legname.
“He stopped eating burgers for a bit”
“When you get to 138 kg at a given moment… Fortunately he is no longer at 138, he has stopped eating burgers a bit but they are professionals, they are paid to be in shape. It’s very difficult to play with only one position 5, Christian ( Sengfelder ), who has been at his maximum since the beginning, Allan ( Documentary ) who does what he can behind. »
A crude observation, severe but fair, given Gavin Ware’s lack of cardio since the summer resumption. Even if the purpose is hardly surprising. Humanly endearing, the kingpin has never been known to be very particular about his lifestyle.
Two years of contract
As a former member of the JDA house (2018-2019; 2021-2023), the club and the leaders knew it. The question of his recruitment arises. Why did you take the risk of enlisting him while he was playing in Japanese D2, where the level is incomparable with the Elite, knowing full well that he would arrive out of shape this summer in Dijon?
Another question, the duration of his two-year contract which excludes any possibility of cutting it without losing a lot financially in the operation. If the player is responsible for his physical condition, it is indeed the club which signed the employment contract of the person concerned, taking a bet which is now proving to be a losing one.
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