This is the first hook of the era Freddy Fauthoux. After two victories against Belgium and Slovenia during this Eurobasket 2025, theFrance team therefore fell (82-69) against Israel.
But the coach recalls that the Blues remain “A team under construction”which still lacks benchmarks and an established hierarchy, especially when things go wrong.
“We have to grow up by living things like that. It is a stop, not a matter in itself. We still have upcoming matches which are very important and interesting for the future. It is not a final stop, it is not a disillusionment either. The biggest disappointment is the gap “ he confides. “We lost foot, it can happen. On the other hand, what I said to the players is that it is often difficult to start. »»
Hold out by the area, the Blues did not succeed in finding the right penetration corridors and blowing the opposing lock, to attack the Israeli interiors, however not the most intimate of the tournament.
“There are things that I can’t talk about …”
“I think that our qualities as a-unit and athletic frightens adversaries” still slides Freddy Faith. “They leave us a lot of distance. What is a shame is that we have a lot of skillful players who are not confident and successful at the moment. It’s part of basketball. »»
On this match, France thus ends with a very weak 8/32 behind the 3-point line. And luckily Elie Okobo (4/6) found the sights, because the Francisco – Maledon – Hifi trio finished at 0/13 from a distance…
“I do not explain the defeat and its magnitude. They played their game opposite. We were not good in defense, not good in attack. We played more personal today ” over Guerschon Yabusele. “We did not have the right situations, we let them impose their rhythm. Watch the match, you will understand. There are things that I can’t talk about but I think you will understand what I’m talking about. It’s been several matches already. »»
Amazing statements on the part of the captain, annoyed by the individual risk taking of some?