I haven’t been able to follow much of Superliga this year, but I am trying to watch some games here and there.
I have to be honest and say that I am not surprised at all that Minas has been underperforming. Last season the team almost lost the title because Pri Daroit couldn’t receive alongside Megan. And then the team’s solution was to bring Neriman. Basically we had the same structure in reception: Leia, an average receiver (Daroit) and a really bad one (Neriman). On top of that, we kept Cuttino who have had many ups and downs last season.
Also, I understand what has been said about Gattaz. But to be honest I think she’s playing okay… not as great as in the past, but not bad either. The problem for me is still reception, which has been so poor that Macris became predictable: when she has the chance, she has sets the middles, otherwise they wouldn’t have many other opportunities to attack during the game. Because of that, Thaísa and Gattaz are attacking against two blockers almost every time they get a set.