Alexia Chery and ASVEL decided to leave Bourges to find Bercy, despite the difficulties

The weeks are consecutive and identical for ASVEL Féminin. He was crucified in time for money in Bourges on February 25 at the end of a strong match, the teammates of Marine Johannes lost again, on Sunday in Mont-de-Marsan, against Basket Landes (78-65). A second consecutive setback 4 days before the end of the regular season of the Women’s Basketball League (LFB) sealed the fate of Rhodaniennes, who will finish the best in fourth place in the list, behind the leading three made up of Villeneuve d’ Ascq. , Bourges and the Land of Baskets.

More than defeat, and while ASVEL recorded the return of Julie Allemand from injury after a month’s absence, David Gautier’s players had to endure without Gabby Williams, who fled back to the United States following the death of her father, and the injury to the face of Marine Johannes during the match and the reduction of 23 minutes of the game Bad luck that continues for ASVEL, already deprived of its international leader Marine Fauthoux, injured in the back during TQO in February, and a difficult situation to live with. interior Alexia Chery, interviewed by Progress. “It is difficult, we will not hide it (…). This is not an easy situation to live with or easy to control. It is sad to never be at full strength, to fight without all our weapons in these big matches. »

“Two goals to find”

The frustration that did not stop the French international player believed when Tony Parker’s club still aims to win the cup twice this season. “Yes, it is difficult but we must manage, despite everything, to find a solution to make good use of the weapons we have. We cannot give up (…). It is sad but we still have two goals to achieve…”

ASVEL proved in Villeneuve d’Ascq during the 8th day (victory 84-82) that it knew how to travel in hostile countries, and intends to create a surprise on Saturday, as Alexia Chery explains. “Since last season’s semi-final in the championship, where we were able to influence them, we have little fear, in quotes, of this team. We try not to put any pressure on ourselves compared to Prado (…). We know what we have to be hard and hard (… ).We know the characteristics of this team. It is up to us to respond by being stronger physically and in defense.

Berruyères, who are on a 4-match winning streak in the LFB, have been warned. Lyonnaises, defeated in last year’s Coupe de France final by Basket Landes, will do everything to get Bercy on April 27.