Beware of overconfidence

Bordeaux is going through a real ordeal this season, having won only one game in 18 games! It was last October 8, at home, against Cergy-Pontoise, 82-78. And since then, only failures. However, the U’Boys will have to avoid any excess of confidence because it is a South West derby and, like any derby, the forces are increased tenfold, especially at home. Prudence and seriousness will be the watchwords for the Unionists.

After the narrow defeat which could have been avoided against the Angevin leader last week (83-80), the analysis was made by Chris Chougaz and his players. “We reviewed the match and saw what we had done better, less well or badly. We all realized our mistakes. We saw that we had our hands on the ball but afterwards, there was had these many losses. Afterwards, we went into operation for the match against Bordeaux. All our players are in good shape and are aware that this match is very important.”

A very important game

Anthony Prugnières, former JSA player knows that the match must be taken seriously, when he is told that very often, former players are effective against their former teams. “Yes I will do everything to play a very good game and perform well. We all want to get the victory which would bring us closer to the top 5. But I know it will not be easy because they too want to win. Even if, as you say, they are practically doomed in the play-downs, they have often played well at home, they will give everything in this derby. It is up to us to be concentrated and vigilant.” What the coach confirms: “From now on, all the last eight games are important, whether against the last one or against other teams. But tonight, we need the victory.”