Dorian Rougeyron
– Dorian, the race play-offs has not been easy.
– It has been difficult for everyone, except perhaps for the top three teams. The championship was homogeneous. We knew it was going to be tight.
– Finally, are you satisfied with the sixth place?
– After the match against Montpellier, we had mixed feelings. We were initially happy to have won, especially as Montpellier had six straight victories. But fourth place was one point away. Fourth place which would have meant European qualification. But it’s the feeling we had right after the match. We quickly turned to the play-offs.
– European qualification was a goal that you have set before the start of the season.
– The goal was to be in the five teams to get a European ticket. We are a bit disappointed, especially because the team that is fourth (Chaumont) won fewer games than us. But we knew it was going to be very tight.
– The title or at least Ligue AM final… cna you achieve this?
– Yes, we are convinced that we have weapons to annoy Nantes.
– Precisely, Nantes Rezé will not be an easy opponent.
– They play very well. I said at the beginning of the season it was a very good team. It will be complicated, but if we play two big games, we are confident we are able to pass, it will show on the field.
– What are Nantes’ qualities?
– This is a team that relies on a high quality of service and block, which really puts the pressure on us. The key to the game will be good reception. If we do that, I am convinced that we can get through this round.
– We imagine it will take that Mikko Oivanen and Todor Skrimov to have a good game in order to win.
– It will require everyone to perform its best to beat Nantes. We can not rely on two players. We will need everyone to play a big game.
– Fan support could help your players to give their best.
– It always helps. That said, we’re not used to playing in a crowded room in Paris, although in the playoffs, the room is usually filled. Unfortunately, we will play at the same time PSG – Barça football match. I hope there will still be a few people in the room. PSG-Barça, it is a big competition.
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