Jean-Marc Jaumin (Phoenix Brussels): “Only seven players left” (Brussels)
Basketball BNXT Elite Silver
With The Hague, Brussels gets a visit from its weak brother, but coach Jean-Marc Jaumin is not tempted to boast.
“Even against the red lantern you have to be sharp to avoid damage,” says Jean-Marc Jaumin. “We have already played matches with only seven players. Rotation is not a lack of length. Pape Badji is not our only center so that our forward Max Kouegure has to take up that position in the autumn of his career to give Badji some rest every now and then. Badji is doing fine, but also thanks to the supply of the mates who find him blind. Brussels now played the Elite Gold at full throttle, but we were overcome by setbacks. They also continue in the meantime. In Nijmegen we already have to do without Terry Deroover and he will also be sidelined on Sunday. Ayoub Nouhi is saddled with a back injury and Elijah Tshibangu sprained his ankle in the final minute in Nijmegen. Fortunately, we can again count on Sean Pouedet who had to work with Bavi Vilvoorde last week. Our Finn Okko Jarvi still lacks match rhythm, but is growing. In that regard, I am proud of our victory against Aris Leeuwarden, which surpassed both Limburg and Aalst. I can’t complain about the team spirit either. After each setback, the group bounced back to its feet. We lost only twice this season. Furthermore, it often became a story of just not. In the current situation, better completed is performed.” (rwd)