Thank you so much for this explantation! I didnt know that he has such a health problem. I am so sorry for him, because I think he is one of the biggest hope for Germany NT. I hope he recover as quick as its possible
I even hope that some PlusLiga club could invite him for nearest season...
You are welcome.
He is going to play in Monza next season. There is enough time to catch the new club season, I think.
I dont follow so much Germany team, but I wonder whats with Erik Roehrs? I saw few games Luneburg and last nt season and he was one of the best OH from Germany. Is he injured or Lost shape ?
Unfortunately, Erik Röhrs got Arterial TOS (Thoracic Outlet Syndrome), which only occurs in 1% of all TOS cases. I quote the translation of the words he wrote on Instagram:
“My artery, the so-called subclavian artery, is repeatedly completely crushed at the narrow point between the collarbone and the first rib, preventing blood flow. An ectasia, the precursor to an aneurysm, has formed, from which small emboli have shot into my hand and finger arteries. My hand was poorly supplied with blood and I had to struggle with cold, white and numb fingers, especially during training.
This means that summer was over before it even started and I had to undergo a relatively major operation on the constriction this week, which fortunately went really well.“
The operation was done one week ago. There is not enough time before Olympics for recovery.
Otherwise, he would have been one of the 5 OHs instead of Christian Fromm. The 13th player could have been different as well.
Germany olympic roster
OH: Moritz Reichert, Tobias Brand, Ruben Schott, Christian Fromm, Moritz Karlitzek
MB: Anton Brehme, Tobias Krick, Lukas Maase
OPP: Georg Grozer
S: Lukas Kampa, Johannes Tille
L: Julian Zenger
Alternate player: Jan Zimmermann (Setter)
Moritz Karlitzek is also the 2nd OPP
Paris Olympics roster
OH: Moritz Reichert, Tobias Brand, Moritz Karlitzek, Ruben Schott, Christian Fromm
MB: Anton Brehme, Tobias Krick, Lukas Maase
OPP: Georg Grozer
S: Lukas Kampa, Johannes Tille
L: Julian Zenger
13th player: Jan Zimmermann (Setter)
It's basically the players who played most during 3rd week of VNL. Karlitzek is the 2nd OPP. Florian Krage had very little court time. Not surprisingly, he is out. If Zenger is injured, Schott or Reichert can play as libero. Erik Röhrs was operated one week ago due to injury. His summer season ended long time ago. I was a bit surprised that Zimmermann was selected as the 13th player. I thought it would have been Krage or Graven.
Poulter is the only reliable setter that fits in Krach's system after Alisha Glass. Neither Hancock nor Carlini can execute Karch's system well. The advantage for Hancock is connection with MB, reverse setting, and serving. Her setting to position 4 has always been problematic. Carlini's advantage is setting to the pins and defense. Her connection with the MB has never been good.
Carlini's best performance was at the Champions League final and VNL 2019. I thought winning the champions league would booster her confidence, and her technique would improve. But I was wrong. So it was not a surprise that she didn't make to Tokyo. I think this time it's more like a make up for her. Hancock has a gold medal already, and the backup setter would only have limited court time. If Poulter's injury still causes risks, taking Hancock as the 13th person would be the best choice.
The second week ends with 2 wins. The performance was not bad, but could have been better.
OH: Brand showed solid performance. Karlitzek proved he could play either OH or OPP. They should be in the olympic roaster. The current best OH lineup for Germany is Reichert + Brand. The issue for Schott is attacking, which has been a long-time issue. But he would a good backrow and serving sub. Kaliberda is out. Fromm still has chances. I think the last spot is between Röhrs and Fromm.
MB: None of the German MBs is good at blocking. Brehme is not in the best shape (He hasn't since the club season). Krick is medicore. Masse's advantage is serving, and his blocking is slightly better than the others. They are the the frontliners. Krage didn't get too much chance in week 2, but he still has the chance to go to paris.
Setter: I thought setter's performance would be better in week 2, but the reality is not. Neither Tille nor Kampa showed better performance than Zimmermann in week 1. So it's still open.
OPP: Grozer wasn't playing full strength. Böhme is out. I have no idea why John didn't get any chance in week 2. Maybe injury.
Libero: Graven is improving. That's good.
The possibility that Germany goes to the final is slim. Week 3 would be crucial for spots to Paris. MBs and Setters are open. Any of them has chances. The fierce competition is among OHs. If Röhrs got the chance to show himself, he may be able to grab the last spot. But he needs to be able to play. Otherwise no chance. I think the possibility that 5 OHs go to Paris is high, because both Röhrs and Karlitzek can play OPP. However, if John still got the chance to play in week 3. He may still have some chances.
German NT players are also playing VNL fantasy, including Camilla Weitzel, Anna Pogany, Monique Strubbe, Lena Kindermann, Sarah Straube, and Hanah Kohn. Here are the teams they pick. Everybody chooses Camilla Weitzel as starting MB except for Weitzel herself 
Well, talking about VNL Fantasy, I found some interesting names. If you check the ranking, you can check the other's pick.
Here are the teams I found that are built by German NT players (Jan Zimmermann, Lena Stigrot, Antonia Stautz, and Camilla Weitzel) or siblings of NT players (Felix Orthmann - Hanna Orthmann's elder brother; Erik Brand - Tobias Brand's little brother; Julius Straube could be Sarah Straube's younger brother).
Kästner isn't in a good shape at the moment, especially this week it showed that compared to players like Elif, Brie and Wolosz she's far behind. Another problem is that all of our MBs are decent, but none of them is really great. Weitzel is around 1.95 but she blocks like a 1.75 player, I'll never forget the way Wolosz and Fahr bullied her in Chieri-Conegliano match and it's the same against any good opponent.
All of these things Waibl can't change within a few weeks, so I really don't think he is to blame for the team's performance and results. We'll see how they play next year with a different coach and I predict it will be even worse...
I think Kästner’s back issue is affecting her setting. Some of her setting choices are questionable. The only way is that the coach tell her to set the ball to which position at certain moments.
Blocking is difficult to improve. It cannot be improved in a short time. None of the German MBs are good in blocking. But sometimes the on court blocking performance can be dragged better by good service.
As I said, losing or bad performance is fine, is acceptable. But there should have been improvement in details in the last three weeks, like defense positions, communications on court, second touches. It comes from training. Moreover, there are things Waibl can do during the match other than timeouts. But he seems lost when no timeout left.
Waibl is not the one to blame when we're stuck with Stigrot as OH and not having any serious alternative.
Stigrot as OH is fine. Her attacking in front row is needed. Her weakness is passing. The coach knows it and should have plans to regularly substitute her in back row. For instance, a defensive OH to substitute her for 3 rotations. Moreover, if the backup Libero is in normal jersey, you can make use of it. She can substitute MB, then Stigrot is substituted by Libero. The other aspect is when to use such substitution. Some coaches use it well. I think Waibl should learn. It’s not you have nobody left in the squad to put on the court.
The rumor that Heynen wanted to leave circled for months. At the beginning it was Iran, then China. He went to the interview for Chinese men’s NT in March. So DVV had no clue at all?
Heynen’s leaving indeed was not professional and causes issues. Waibl was a hero to take over the position. Thanks to him. But that doesn’t justify Waibl’s insufficient level. The messiness on court reflects the training quality. Losing matches is fine. But with time going, there is no improvement in details.
Blocking is missing, defense is messy, second touch is all over the court. The players don’t know their positions. What did Waibl train? Last year, it wasn’t like this.
It was not really a "set" but more an overhead defense.
It’s not set or not. When it’s overhead defense from the Libero inside 3-meter line, can the setter play second ball?
The polish Libero touched the ball inside 3 meter line, how can the next ball be an attack over the net??
The only thing in Waibl’s head is “I need to call both timeouts before the middle of each set”. When the team is in trouble, he looks lost.
Missing Orthmann means less attacking power, but that doesn’t mean you don’t know how to train, how to plan match, how to substitute players. He is worse than Heynen in every aspect!!!
First week ends up with one win and three losses in 2024 VNL. Except for Reichert, most of the players are not the starting players for the OQ. The result is somehow acceptable.
Players are fighting for Olympic spots. The players will probably go to paris are:
OH: Moritz Reichert, Ruben Schott
MB: Anton Brehme
OPP: Georg Grozer
S: Johannes Tille
L: Julian Zenger
OH: based on the performance of the first week, the two veterans Denys Kaliberda and Christian Fromm are going away from Paris. Moritz Karlitzek, Erik Röhrs and Tobias Brand will fight for the last two OH spots. Brand showed solid performance in week one. Let's see if the other two have the chance to prove themselves in week two and three.
MB: I don't think Krick has secured a spot because he was not doing well in Club season due to injuries. Both Masse and Krage have chances.
OPP: The backup Opp is interesting. Weber is not even in the wide roaster. I think in the end, either the 2nd Opp or the 5th OH will be the 13th player. Filip John had great performance in the match against Cuba. He has chances, but he needs more time on court to prove himself.
S: Zimmermann's performance in week one was not convincing at all. I think Kampa will be the second setter to go to paris. They also need someone with experience.
L: there is no competition. Graven is not good enough yet.
Shouldn’t commentators be neutral? Can the two commentators from Volleyballworld TV be more “Canadian”?
Especially the female commentator 
Shouldn’t commentators be neutral? Can the two commentators from Volleyballworld TV be more “Canadian”?
OMG, the two commentators become excited again in Set 3 once Canada resumed lead
Shouldn’t commentators be neutral? Can the two commentators from Volleyballworld TV be more “Canadian”?
https://dal15al25.gazzetta.it/…e-del-vincolo-sportivo-2/
"It allows each athlete to freely express their desire to withdraw from the membership obligation at the end of the current sports season."
What cases do this apply for? I guess not for professional players that have contracts.