Emil Feuchtmann (Chile. 39 years old) is one of the key players of Eón Horneo Alicante to be played this Saturday against TROPS Málaga (19:30) and is currently in the process of promotion to the ASOBAL League. The Chilean played with his team in the World Cup last January, and as soon as he landed in Alicante, he was subordinate to their new coach, Magí Serra, to play with the team two days after his arrival.
One of the most important moments of the season is coming…
That’s it. One of the most important moments of the year is coming because if we don’t win, our chances of making the playoffs are greatly reduced.
How do you see the team?
I see that the team is concentrated. After a few weeks of work, the concepts are already clearer and assimilated. So I think this game came to us at a good time.
The victory over Sant Quirze last Saturday meant more than two points….
We can say that it was a balsamic victory even though there is still a long way to go, especially since we finished the streak we couldn’t win.
Only 4 games left to finish this first stage. How do you see the rest?
Hopefully. I think we will win the remaining games and get out of this complicated situation we are in. I have full confidence that we will get it.
Last year the team already showed what they can do…
Yes, we showed last season that we are resilient, that we never stop losing anything. Despite such a difficult year, the team has rebounded and this time we will do the same again and reach our goal.
How was that adaptation, thanks to that World Cup you came in later?
It had to be quick because I came and we had a match against CB Los Dólmenes Antequera and I had to be in the team. At first, everything that was done confused me a bit. But luckily, I had time to adapt to the new style of play and what the Magi wanted from me and the whole team.
The World Cup was a month where you played a game almost every day. With no time to stop, the decisive moment comes. How are you?
I was very tired when I arrived. But gradually this fatigue disappears and now I am fine and I am 100% ready to play against Málaga and help the team.
What has been observed in these two games in 2023 with Magí at the helm is the stride forward in defense…
In defense, the concepts are clearer. People are feeling more secure than before and that has been a positive thing at this start of 2023.
How do you see the new signings Cristian Serrano and Alaeddine Kouni?
Cristian’s arrival has been very good to the group. He is also a very positive person and very experienced in defense. ‘Ala’ will help us in defense as he is very tall. Those extra centimeters will come in handy in defensive play in the center.
We were talking about a decisive game, so a lot of fans are expected at Maristas this Saturday…
Yes, the club has launched several actions to fill the pavilion as the fans support us more than ever and we need them more than ever.