“Between now and Christmas we will begin an important phase by playing at Saran, this Saturday (at 7:30 p.m., Editor’s note), then against Mulhouse and Hazebrouck at home. This big block can allow us to be high in the ranking,” underlines Yannick Verdier, the Saintes coach. A team which has just beaten the Draguignan Dragons (32-29) in a game marked by a goalkeeper duel – 16 saves for Loïck Spady and as many for the visiting goalkeeper Nicolas Gricourt – and during which the Fox were the most eye-catching on both ends of the pitch. Enough to highlight the two maritime left-handers Lassana Touré (6/11) and Théo Lebon-Mannou (5/10).
For its part, the young Loiret team offered a great performance in Vesoul (and its 4th victory of the season, 29-31), thanks to its wings, Arthur Skorka (12/16) on the right and Malo Le Tumelin (6/10) left. “We have to be wary of Saran, who has just entered the federal pool. Even though she suffered a lot of defeats, she was never far away in terms of score differences. There is quality among his young people,” deciphers the Saintongeais technician.
Block exteriors
This last result, moreover away from home, will undoubtedly give some relief to the heart of this team which will receive 3rd Saintais foxes who, for their part, will seek to move up a little further in the hierarchy. “I know that their right winger Skorka, the third top scorer of the season, is an excellent finisher. As usual, to limit these types of players, we will need to be strong in the central sector. This would prevent play creators from being able to bring the balls outside. The idea is therefore to leave very little space on the right wing…” concludes Yannick Verdier.
Saran 10th/18 pts – Saintes 3rd/24 pts
Lieu Saran (Jacques-Mazzuca sports hall) Hourly Saturday, at 7:30 p.m. Referees MM. Kentzinger et Garbellini
SARANUnavailable: Biai HOLY Spady and Ewe ; V. Blanchard, Chatillon, Gory, Hakiki, The Fur, Lebon-Mannou, Lenclume, Margnoux, Rosier (c), Touré Absent : Biai.
