Fos – Poitiers
Good news for the Poitiers Basket 86. While he thought he was deprived of John Ojiako for at least four weeks, the Nigerian recovers himself faster and should return in the coming days to take part in the meeting against Antibes at Arena, just like Jahvon Blair. In the meantime, just as was the case last week during the reception of Hyères-Toulon (83-76), the Poitevins will have to do without these two important elements this Saturday in Fos-sur-Mer.
Not easy. “Jahvon plays 30 minutes per game and John 14, so it’s 44 minutes of playing time, in addition to important profiles that we do not replace like thatsouligne Andy Thornton-Jones. It requires adaptation, tactical but also men present in the field. This is what we have managed to do against HTV but every match its truth. You will still have to be able to adapt against FOS. »»
“We expect a big confrontation”
Because if the Provençaux are in a very bad pass since they have won only one of their last fifteen meetings, they often fight very tight battles. Mistrust therefore, even more in their Halle Henri-Giuitta where they are capable of shine, like successes in the face of Aix-Maurienne and Antibes. “The two teams each play for something, Fos for its survival, we for a classification between the sixth and the tenth placerecalls coach Poitevin. There is an issue for everyone. Evolving there is always difficult, it is a hot room and this team has a lot of experience, with a big nucleus from last year. We expect a big confrontation. »»
It will therefore be necessary to respond present with a training proposing, in the eyes of the PB coach, “A balanced game, with a lot of post-ups, recovery and defense variety. There are a lot of issues to be solved. »» For this, the Poitevins will have to be solid and united. “We will have to offer things in defense to thwart their strengths and be in place so as not to give them confidence. »»
The forces involved.
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By mastering in particular elements like Mathieu Wojciechowski, which has become the best marker (10.3 points per game) and best rebounder (6.6 rebounds) since the departure of Robert Turner and the injury of Brandon Young, but also the experienced ex Nbaer (Cleveland Cavaliers, Los Angeles Lakers) Christian Eyenga (9.2 points) The untenable leader Jonathan Cissé (7.1 points, 3.7 assists)… There are many qualities in this Provencal training. But to maintain the hope of hanging sixth place, synonymous with play-offs, the PB does not have the right to make mistakes.
