Not to mention a turning point in the season this Sunday, the result of the confrontation between Montpellier and Nantes could be important for the rest of the championship. This is the 1st duel between contenders capable of shaking the Parisian hegemony on national soil. On Matchday 1, the Nantais beat Chambéry fairly broadly while the residents of Montpellier had some trouble going on to win at Istres. Meanwhile, the ” H ” marked his return to the Champions League with a logical defeat to the Poles in Kielce. The question may arise. Will Grégory Cojean’s team have the ability to play on both fronts? As for Hérault, the pace will be slower this season, but the ambitions will be just as high. The only French club to have entered its name twice in the list of the most prestigious European competitions, it is to return that the MHB has recruited experienced players. How Remi Desbonnet. At the end of July the doorman returned to the source. What fueled his debut at the highest level. In 2013, without an offer to become a professional, he chose to go into exile some fifty kilometers further east and defend the cages of Nîmes where he remained for nine seasons. The 30-year-old has matured and above all made a foray into the French team.
Nine years later, how did you get back to Montpellier?
I do not hide that there was a particular emotion when signing the contract, leaving and returning to play here, very few have done so and when you think about who did it, it is quite flattering to be associated with these big names. Inevitably, my return to Montpellier is special and this has a special connotation.
Did you always tell yourself you’d be back someday?
What I have always known is that the attachment and respect I have for this club remained intact even though I left and the situation at that moment directed me to Nîmes. Nothing was written, so I couldn’t be sure I’d wear this shirt someday. Ties have never changed even though we have been opponents for 9 years.
The decision was the right one …
Yes, because I had a lot of fun there and I thank everyone at USAM who were kind enough to trust me. It allowed me to be exposed and, of course, to evolve. It was a great adventure, but after all this time I had to set a new challenge and, at 30, it was about.
You didn’t walk away with all the benefits on your side. For some, your “small” size was a handicap …
(smiles) anyway, in my life I have been used to having to hit and face certain prejudices but I have never had any bitterness and today I am very happy with what I have become as a man, as an athlete. I hope to get rid of these a priori.
Your temperament has often been highlighted …
This is how I see sport co. In emulation within a group, the fact that the other communicates their energy. I like being a driving force in the locker room and on the pitch. Inevitably, when we talk about me, we know this is part of the package. It also goes with the fact that they are able to make saves and bring something technical, otherwise it would be useless.
In Montpellier, will you be allowed to cast up to 20m?
(Laugh) As long as it is successful, I would dare to say wherever it is possible. This is also a bit of my trademark, but I don’t want to be a slave to it either. It is true that in Nîmes there was this relationship with Momo Sanad, in Montpellier, it is a bit in the team’s DNA, the rapid projection of the ball, there are players of great quality, especially the wings that lend themselves to this.
Receive Nantes on Sunday. Is he a big shot who might as well be a teller?
It is rightfully considered a peak in the league and inevitably there will be some lessons to be learned. But we are only on the 2nd day, the title will neither be won nor lost on Sunday. When you sign up for Montpellier, you know the goals and enjoy playing these types of matches. Now, what matters is to be consistent with what we produce in training from the beginning of the preparation, leaving a little to those who enjoy it, the decisive character of this opposition.
Paris seems less conquering, less well armed than in the past. What do you think ?
Perhaps it is more open, we will have our say but we will not be the only ones. There is a core of very competitive teams this year with quality teams. And besides, no one is safe from anything.
Have you already checked on the 7th day?
I guess it’s the match against Nîmes … Honestly, not particularly because I only project myself on what’s going on. And the immediate deadline is Nantes, this Sunday. For nine seasons I have experienced a particular thing being Montpellier and facing Montpellier, this year it has turned around finding my old club, we will say that it is a matter of habit. There may be some emotion on my part, but certainly no apprehension.
This Friday evening, four meetings inaugurated the 2nd day. After being shaken at the start of the game, Transfer he recovers well just before the break (11-10) to win against San Raffaele (28-24). Success at home also for Limoges front Toulouse (33-31). Fénix limited the break despite the numerous losses of the ball and in the opposing cages an excellent Yann Genty (13 saves). Self Chartres he had fulfilled his contract last week against Aix, receivingIvry it was harmful to Toni Gerona’s men. They quickly lost ground to Antonin Mohamed’s partners (our image – 9 goals for winger Ivryen) and the deficit of 4 goals in the interval worsens in the second half (27-33). Finally, logically, after taking control from the start, chamber went to impose to Creteil which does not take off with the 2nd consecutive defeat (32-36). How Istre that Thursday had undergone the law of Aix country (35-26). two games, PSG-Selestat et Dunkirk-Nimes will take place this Saturday evening, while the summit match between Montpellier et Nantes will take place on Sunday at 5pm
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