Natalia is 30, but these are nagging injuries. We forget she’s been with the national team since 2006 (albeit not on 2008 Olympics roster). Many times as a sub, before moving into the starting lineup.
When she’s part of the lineup Brazil is a better team, without her, it is not as stable. Gabi is a great player, and has carried much of the team this year, but that extra support from Natalia takes some the pressure off of her.
Natalia is 30, but these are nagging injuries. We forget she’s been with the national team since 2006 (albeit not on 2008 Olympics roster). Many times as a sub, before moving into the starting lineup.
When she’s part of the lineup Brazil is a better team, without her, it is not as stable. Gabi is a great player, and has carried much of the team this year, but that extra support from Natalia takes some the pressure off of her.
I agree. Ze would need another strong outside hitter. Opposite slot is already taken by tandara and lorenne! Hahahaha
Setter mscris/roberta
A bit of a long shot, but any final round guesses? Here are my predictions, USA, Italy, Poland, Turkey, and Brazil.
Last year is was USA, Serbia, Turkey, Brazil, and Netherlands (China as hosts).
You got it right.
