From our special correspondent in Roubaix
Tourcoing
Tours
The TVB has rediscovered the taste of victory. And he obviously doesn't want to lose him anytime soon. Especially since he still needs points in the championship, he who will present himself at the Vélodrome de Roubaix in the shoes of 10e from MSL, this Saturday, November 16.
But it is clear that after Narbonne, which he beat 3-0 just a week ago, and Schönenwerd, which he ended up losing in the tie-break on Wednesday, things are looking quite different. with Tourcoing!
“This match is firstly against ourselves”
The TLM appears to be an impressive leader in the championship. With its individualities, headed by Pablo Kukartsev, but also a certain Michael Parkinson who moved from Tours to Tourcoing with a success that will surprise no one, especially not at TVB. Not to mention the Argentinian sector, which is not only limited to the sharp end, but is also available with Martinez and Luengas. Tourcoing has so far only given in once, at home against Paris (0-3), and has already offered itself Chaumont (3-2) and Montpellier (3-0). And to complete the picture, on Wednesday, he won 2-3 at Panathinaikos in the Challenge Cup…
“Collective but also individual stability, that’s the secret”
So yes, the matter looks quite different but for this TVB in search of stability, the challenge is very interesting. On the condition of course of rising to the occasion. “This match is firstly against ourselvespose sans ambages Marcelo Fronckowiak. We of course remember our victory in Switzerland, but we remain attentive: I am still waiting for us to have more stable performances from the team, but also from individuals. » And to add: “Collective but also individual stability, that’s the secret. » And the first depends intimately on the second.
However, on this level, the people of Tourange still have a way to go. The CEV Cup match at Schönenwerd clearly showed this. “Saturday, you're going to have to be super smart, therefore warns the Touraine coach accordingly. Tourcoing is a very aggressive team, with strong attackers but also finesse and they are very good on serve/block defense. You must not be trapped. »
“Take a little more risk”
And above all, be responsible, throughout the match, with unfailing commitment but in the accuracy of the moment. “Tourcoing is playing really well, and has just had a great result in the European Cup. It's therefore a match where we have to take a little more risks and also play without putting too much pressure on ourselves. » Not too much meaning none. “The pressure that we must have is that linked to the search for a way of playing which is in accordance with the project that we established at the start of the season. »
And it is this way of playing that will lead TVB to lasting victory. And potentially this Saturday, in Tourcoing where, as Marcelo Fronckowiak points out, “this time, it’s not TVB that will be the favorite”.
This Saturday, November 16, at 7 p.m.
> Tourcoing : 1. Louchart (passer, 1.90 m). 2. Loubeyre (freestyle, 1.82 m). 3. Tizi-Oualou (passer, 1.97 m). 4. Aru (central, 2.03 m, East). 6. Lavigne (rec., 1.95 m). 7. Luengas (rec., 2.04 m, Arg). 10. Back (point, 1.91 m). 11. Roehrig (central, 2.03 m). 15. Hutcheson (rec., 1.93 m, Can). 16. Kukartsev (point, 2.03m, Arg). 20. Martinez Franchi (rec-att., 1.90 m, Arg). 22. Parkinson (central, 2.03 m, P.-B.). Ent. : Dorian Rougeyron.
> Tours : 3. Faganas (pointu, 2 m). 5. Aracaju (central, 2 m, Bré.). 6. Pothron (réc-att., 1.98 m). 7. Ramon (free, 1.85 m). 8. Gabin (passer, 1.87 m). 9. Quiroga (1.92 m, Arg). 10. Sclater (pointu, 2 m, Can). 11. Gergye (réc-att., 1.98 m, Hon). 12. Marshman (central, 2.01 m, E.-U.). 14. Strehlau (réc-att., 1.99 m). 15. Scherer (free, 1.86 m). 17. Coric (passer, 1.96 m, Ser). 21. Voss (central, 2.01 m, Bré.). 24. Egleskalns (pointu, 2.04 m, Let.). Ent. : Marcelo Fronckowiak.
