If we look at the dynamics in terms of results, there are reasons to be worried about Limoges CSP before Pau comes to Beaublanc on Sunday. Four defeats in the league then this elimination at the start of the week from the round of 16 of the Coupe de France. It’s starting to do a lot but if we look at the content of the last meetings, there is still a real evolution in terms of the state of mind. Since the non-match in Strasbourg, the Limougeauds could not stand up to their various opponents. They always ended up cracking. Tuesday night, that was not the case. The CSP fought until the end. Something to reassure coach Massimo Cancellieri. “I’m proud of the team. I’m disappointed because I wanted us to go to the quarter-finals but that’s life. I am focused on the next match and I am happy that the team, after these 5 days in Bourg, finds its new identity. I’m sure now they’ll show it until the end of the season” prophecy the Italian coach.
Immediately better when everyone responds present
It is true that Tuesday evening, we saw finally useful substitutes. The energy and points of Horace Spencer, the skill from afar of Kruize Pinkins, the combativeness and aggressiveness towards the circle of Assane Ndoye. This is not trivial because this CSP is limited and cannot afford to have substitutes who bring nothing. If everyone responds, that changes the game. We also saw Limoges take care of the ball with only 11 ball losses. The address also came back. All this suggests that Massimo Cancellieri’s players are on track to finally get their heads above water. Another reason to believe in it, the very probable return of CJ Massinburg for Sunday’s match against Pau. Not to mention the fact that this clasico will be played in the fury of Beaublanc. Despite the team’s poor results, Massimo Cancellieri is certain that the supporters will be behind the players for this match with high symbolic and accounting value.
They know when it’s time to complain or when it’s time to bear
“I understand what Limoges is. In the same way, I am sure that my team has regained its fighting spirit. And I’m 100% sure that fighting spirit is specific to Limoges, not just to my team. I expect the supporters to do a great job with us. Because they’ve seen a lot of basketball. They have experienced many situations in their life in Limoges. They know better than me and especially better than our players when it’s time to complain or when to support. The famous 6th man. Not just because they make noise but because they understand the team is trying. I would be surprised if they don’t support us. They will support us until the end of the season. And at the end of the season they will say if they like us or not“explains a Massimo Cancellieri who is well aware that public support will be essential to bounce back on Sunday against Pau-Orthez.