Display MoreLavarini has said in an interview that he plans on bringing 2 liberos to the Olympics
(source: https://www.yna.co.kr/view/AKR20210519032200007?input=1195m)
1. Kim YK
2. Yang Hyojin
3. Lee Soyoung
4. Kim Suji
- She was out due to injuring an old abdominal muscle injury. She called it a "scratch" in the IBK video - I suppose a it's a slight tear in her muscles.
I read the articles saying Heejin & Suji are out "due to performance and injury" too, so I get where you're coming from though, think its still injury related ultimately.
5. Park Eunjin
6. Park Jeongah
7. Jung Jiyoon
8. Pyo Seungju or Yuk Seoyoung (or MB Songyi/Dahyun)
- Pyo is inconsistent but still more stable/experienced than Yuk, if any reason he chooses Yuk at all, it'll be for her spike serves - its why he chose her for VNLs. I would also consider Kim Juhyang (Lavarini's original choice over Yuk, but injured), but since she has no NT experience, I doubt so
9. Oh Jiyoung
10. Im Myungok
- If she recovers in time & Lavarini isn't satisfied with Dahye's performance at VNLs
11. Ahn Hyejin
- If her knee injury recovers, also wonder about her mental strength at a stage like Olympics. She was sent back to Korea due to hyperventilation symptoms before their Tokyo Qualification matches in 2019.
12. Yeom/Dain
- I find Dain better, but only to the extent as a backup setter. Yeom has been in a slump since season & VNLs, iinw Lavarini said she doesn't run for balls during timeouts (VNL). He's still playing her a lot though, perhaps hoping she gets back her touch, since she's also much more experienced.
Usually one'd be hard-pressed to decide whom to exclude for 12 limited slots, but I find myself finding it hard-pressed to fill in enough people for this list lol
edit: ruling out Heejin & Sohwi entirely since their rehab period is too long to make it for Olympics.
Sohwi is completely ruled out, and Heejin is hopeful to join her unnie's for their last Olympics, but it doesn't sound very likely - unless Lavarini thinks subbing her in for a few minutes/points is more worth than having Pyo/Yuk.
Twins are still in the midst of trying to prove that most of the accusations made towards them are false. Even if they succeed before Olympics, I think its still better for them not to participate lest the hate - will be intense, moreso playing on same team as Kim again.
KVA did however say they may change their decision if accusations are proven false in court (source: https://n.news.naver.com/sport…ll/article/382/0000901672)
I feel you 😩 usually, people would easily fill in their top 12 for national games but like.... everyone is just injured for team Korea very unfortunate for them really
From Olympics 2012-2021, KYK aill then bear all the weight afterall 😭