“It’s surely our best collective performance. » After the meeting in Toulouse and a 1-6 success, Jules Amiard recognized the excellent performance of his team. A victory in which he participated, keeping the cages, following the injury of Laval captain, Louis Marquet.
Young, but old in the locker room
“I had a lot of funsmiles the 21-year-old from Mayen. These are always moments that are enjoyable. » For the 7e season within Étoile Lavalloise, the young Laval resident is gaining ground, despite his role as an understudy. “I’m trying to get closer to Louis’ level (Marquette)and take what there is »confirms the doorman.
With more and more minutes of playing time within his training club, the 21-year-old player is settling into the squad. He is one of those who have the most references there, with his lifelong sidekick, Milo Morice. “This summer, with the departure of the internationals, I was one of the oldest in the locker roomhe explains. I feel like I’m gaining a little more confidence. We feel that the club also wants to train more and more young people. There is a real desire to prepare for the future. »
Against Kingersheim, the goal of the French junior team will be lined up from the start on Saturday. With this desire to seek a second success in a row to boost a balance sheet lower than in previous years, and on neutral ground, in Noyal. “It’s a shame to change gyms often, it’s not pleasant on a sporting level, indicates the guard. It affects us in terms of the approach to the meeting. »
Don’t skip the steps
A victory against the penultimate would allow the Laval residents to prepare well for the Elite round of the Champions League which will take place from November 27 to November 30, 2024. “People think that with our squad being smaller, we are more manageable than the previous seasonconfirms Amiard. It motivates us. »
For the Mayennais, it will be yet another way to prove his value as number 2, to go higher, in the coming years. “It would be a lie to say that I want to stay in this role, he concludes. But I don’t want to skip the steps. I’m happy in Laval, I’m at home and I see myself here in the future…”
The likely group: Amiard (g) – A. Bakkali, Napoles, El Mesrar, Mohammed, Lutin, T. Kolski, Morice, E. Kolski, Marquet (l.), Megrous. Ent. Moya.
Practical. Saturday, 4:30 p.m. Due to a lack of room availability in Mayenne, Laval will play in Ille-et-Vilaine, in Noyal-sur-Vilaine, Vitalia room.
