Before the match
> The return of Earvin Ngapeth. While Earvin Ngapeth is still far from continuing the adventure with Alterna in January, the double Olympic champion is making his return to Lawson-Body this Friday. The receiver-attacker missed the match against Paris, the fault of an inflammation in the adductor.
> The solid debut of Simon Magnin. Crowned with a French U22 championship title with the Blues this summer, Simon Magnin arrived in Vienne with promising status at center. The young 20-year-old volleyball player is confirming this.
> Quid de François Garreau. The current president of Alterna Stade Poitevin is wondering about his future at the head of the MSL club. “My investment is compatible but for how long? » In a long interview, he also talks about the arrival of Ngapeth, the start of the season and the general assembly which takes place on Saturday.
> Almost sold out. Thirty minutes from the whistle, the club announced that only 80 places remained for sale. Another great turnout for the Vienne club.
> Alterna on the podium? In the event of a victory against the eighth in the championship, Dan Lewis's players, fourth, could climb onto the podium. Nice being exempt and Montpellier moving to Plessis-Robinson.
