Not at ease during the first two matches of the French XV in this World Cup, Gabin Villière has come a long way. Seriously injured since 2022, the Toulon winger should show the full extent of his talent during the next meetings of this World Cup if we are to believe those close to him.
After suffering a rupture of the tibiofibular ligament in May 2022, a double injury to the hand and fibula during his return against the French Stadium at the end of November and a relapse in his ankle while training with the Blues last February, Gabin Villière has finally completed his crossing of the desert. In difficulty in the first two matches of the XV of Francethe winger of RC Toulon continues its rise in power. “ Gabin must persevere and know how to be a little more patient. His efforts, his self-sacrifice and his unfailing determination will eventually pay off and will give him back the confidence necessary to regain his performance and his best level. », entrusted those around him to The team SATURDAY. For his former coach Franck Azéma, Gabin Villière should return to its best level shortly.
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“He has the temperament to respond”
« He is gradually regaining his level, but this requires going through several stages. Finding good feelings again after almost a year without playing takes time. He is hardworking, conscientious and he has boxes to tick little by little, in particular the requirements of the international level. Given his performances in the past with the France team, we always expect more from him, but we must not forget that he needs to play and continue. He may have more difficulty making a difference, but that has never been his number 1 quality either. In my opinion this is the last step that remains for him to take, on the two or three balls that he has on a half-shift, how he will improve them and move the team forward. He is also waiting for that. On the rest, the fight, the defense, he has already reassured, without any apprehension. He has the temperament to respond when there is great pressure. He’s a boy who reveals himself in matches where it’s tough, tense, strong, dense… You get the idea (laughs). It is his strength to be incisive about these kinds of meetings and they will happen very quickly. », assured the manager of Perpignan pour The team. Frédéric Michalakwho rubbed shoulders with him at Toulon last season, is also an admirer of the player.
“For the rest of the World Cup, I am not at all worried”
« He is perhaps the player who impressed me the most with his mental ability to handle pressure. As soon as he played again, you immediately felt that he was there. In my opinion, he is essential because he has the ability to play differently, with this taste for obscure work. He works on what cannot be seen. It doesn’t shine, but it’s effective. For the rest of the World Cup, I am not at all worried “, added Frédéric Michalak about Gabin Villière. Reassuring for Fabien Galthié.
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