“Shocked”: even the American media are surprised by “the brutality” of the dismissal of the Belgian Cat Julie Vanloo

This precipitated return was explained by a simple reason: WnBa’s season is still in progress. In addition, The Belgian basketball player had to quickly find her place on the American prosecution. Nevertheless, Except that. In addition, during the Euro Basketball, the Golden State Valkyries had to complement their workforce with five new players to replace the Europeans who defended their national colors. Nevertheless, And it appears that certain recruits were particularly efficient during this time. For example, At the expense of Julie Vanloo in particular …

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“Vanloo’s place was considered assured” – "shocked": even american media surprised

Several. Moreover, Californian media have made their headlines of this announcement. This is the case of the San Francisco Chronicle. which describes “shocked”: even american media surprised this choice of “Surprising movement in the composition of the team” car “Vanloo’s place in the Golden State staff was considered assured”.

Mercury News analysis goes in the same direction. This other daily life established in California writes that “This decision is a surprise because we expected Vanloo to. come back”.

The Mirror Us goes a step further, evoking the “brutality“of the approach. The daily believes that. “In addition to her functions as a player, Vanloo has proven to be an essential element of the franchise outside the field. She speaks four languages ​​and served as an interpreter at the team at the start of the season. in pre-season, the team being made up of players from all over Europe”.

The SFGATE, both critical and understanding

For its part, the SFGATE evokes “Surprising and steep decisions”. This information site criticizes in particular the “shocked”: even american media surprised way of managing this dismissal and the timing of the ad. He explains that in this regard, the Valkyries “are strongly criticized on social networks”.

“The Valkyries could have transmitted the message to Vanloo earlier. for example before she went on a transatlantic flight to return to the team with which she still thought she was and that she celebrates a well -deserved tournament”continues the media of San Francisco. He also gives reason to the captain of the Belgian team. Emma Meesseman, who reacted on Instagram by regretting “To make it miss a unique moment in Belgium, it’s crazy”.

But the SFGATE is also moderate on the performance of Julie Vanloo in her club, which turns an average of 4.6 points, 1.9 rebounds and 4.1 assists, for a 20 -minute play time. “The 32 -year -old player lost 2.6 balls per match on average. and the “shocked”: even american media surprised Valkyries posted a 4 wins and 5 defeats in her 9 games”recalls the author of the article. “She was not an excellent defender either.“However, in the absence of Vanloo, the Valkyries posted a balance sheet of 5 victories and 2 defeats. The SFGATE also points out that “Vanloo’s replacement, Kaitlyn Chen, shone in a leader”.

The “a few discreet matches” of the Belgian Cat

The American site dedicated to female basketball posthooops also recalls that the statistics of the Belgian player “have not been exceptional”that she has “Known a few discreet games”. that she “Frequently lost the ball at the start of the season”. But he also points out that Vanloo “was solid as a replacement leader of the team. She immediately won numerous supporters with three -point baskets in the first match of the Valkyries season. The supporters joking her jokingly the Belgian Steph Curry”.

POSTHOPS believes that the Valkyries have taken into account the age of the Belgian Cat (32 years old) in their decision. preferring to bet on a young talent with whom to register. The sports site nevertheless believes that Vanloo will see it for it “Other options in WNBA”. And quote the example of Chicago Sky, who “Might need another game leader”.