Propelled as the main coach of Cholet Basket on Saturday evening in the absence of Laurent Vila, positive for COVID-19, Fabrice Lefrancois won his very first career match in Betclic ELITE, against Roanne. The former coach of ALM Évreux (February 2017 – February 2020) had insisted on the defense, a few hours before the in-between. By conceding 76 points against the Chorale, the mission was accomplished.
“I’m happy with my team’s defensive performance. And the other important factor was limiting the impact of Loren Jackson. He’s very important in Roanne’s win/loss ratio. The guys took turns on it, they respected the game plan. Above all, I felt the group was very mobilized, had faith in what they were doing. And as soon as the player believes in what he is doing, he gives 150%. “
An important success which allows Cholet to give itself a breath of fresh air in the standings.
“We join a small peloton of 4 teams with 7 victories. We are on the right track. The upcoming matches will be against direct competitors such as Paris, Sunday 13 and Champagne Basket after the international break. Does this truce come at the right time? In itself, no, because we would have liked to continue our momentum. But with the confidence that we have garnered, we have plenty of means to make a small series of victories.
Fabrice Lefrançois will now find his place as assistant “with the feeling of accomplishment” after this parenthesis as main coach.
