2023-08-02 11:14:00
Twenty days before the start of the World Cup, the France team continues its preparation with a second match tonight at 8:30 p.m. On the menu, a Montenegrin team which has caused some problems for our French in recent years.
After a first easy victory against Tunisia (96-36), the Blues are moving upmarket in their preparation for the World Cup. They challenge Montenegro tonight at 8:30 p.m. in a Sud de France Arena which will be sold out. The atmosphere should be there, we hope that the show and the result will be too!
Essential information:
Kick-off: 8:30 p.m. Opponent: Montenegro Location: Montpellier, Sud de France Arena TV broadcast: France 4 and BeIn Sports 2
In line with the first game, we expect a big defense from our French, as was the case on Monday evening with only 36 points conceded (8 in the second half). But against Nikola Vucevic’s Montenegro, the task will not be so easy. France will have to tighten their internal defense if they want to limit one of the most skilled pivots on the planet. A good test for our big men before facing Kristaps Porzingis’ Latvia at the World Cup.
In attack, we especially hope for the awakening of Evan Fournier, very discreet during the first game (3 points to 1/2 in shooting). It must be said that Vavane had not played an official match since April 9, which must have complicated his start. Tonight’s meeting is an opportunity for him to regain rhythm and confidence! For the rest, we can’t say no to a few caviars from Nando De Colo or a new masterclass from Guerschon Yabusele, but it is above all collectively that we want to see the French perform.
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When we remember the repeated ball losses that cost France victory in the final of the last Euro, we expect a lot from the collective game of the Blues this year. Good news, he was remarkable against Tunisia with 29 assists in the whole game. Coach Vincent Collet did not fail to point this out, and hopes to see the same thing tonight.
“Ball movement was one of our weak points last year. Nando De Colo and Nicolas Batum are facilitators. When major players do something, they influence others. We saw it during training and we have to make this point bear fruit against another adversity. – Vincent Collet (via FFBB)
See you at 8:30 p.m. for France’s second match in this preparation for the 2023 World Cup. Be present, we could see a nice opposition against a team from Montenegro who has arguments to annoy our Blues!
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