As the highly anticipated match against Clermont approaches on Sunday evening as part of the 5th day of Top 14, RCT coach Pierre Mignoni did not mince his words to defend one of his players: Jérémy Sinzelle , the 34-year-old three-quarter center, criticized in recent weeks.
For Mignoni, these attacks are incomprehensible: “ I see that Jérémy is very criticized. Some people wonder why he plays. You have to respect people a little. He’s 34, but when I see what he does in training… » Pour Was-Matinthe technician does not hide his admiration for the experience and daily investment of the player.
At the end of his contract in Toulon, Sinzelle knows that the twilight of his career is approaching. But far from letting the criticism get him down, the player focuses on the essential: enjoying every moment on the pitch. “ I don’t really ask myself the question. I know that I don’t have a lot of time left on the field. So I give it my all “, he confided to Var-Matin.
This serenity displayed by Sinzelle contrasts with the impatience of some, who would like to see new blood. However, it is this experience accumulated over the years which could make the difference during big meetings like the one in Clermont.
He is a player who brings a lot to the group. In life, as on the field. He is a natural leader. Jérémy is a real person. Whether you like it or not, he tells you what he thinks. There are very few guys as outspoken as him. (Danny Priso for Var-Matin)
With his outspokenness, Sinzelle does not hesitate to shake up his teammates when performances are not up to par. He showed it again after the victory against Vannes, where he was annoyed by the lack of rigor in the application of instructions and in the replacement.
We put a system in place after the counter-attack against Vannes, we didn’t even manage to do it once in the match. Because there is always a guy who forgets himself. (Actu.fr)
The three-quarter center, versatile and committed, does not intend to give up. For Mignoni, Sinzelle’s contribution goes beyond simple statistics. And the main interested party wants more. « JI think that after a while, if we have to take a step forward, we will have to be much more demanding. And that, currently, is what we are missing. So yes, I’m moaning. »
While Toulon continues its season with high goals, Sinzelle is determined to prove that he still has his place, on the pitch and in the locker room. The match against Clermont will be the ideal opportunity to demonstrate this. There is no doubt that the former Stade Français player will be particularly attentive. Whether he is on the meadow, on the bench or on his sofa.
