Italy are in serious trouble if they go into the qualifications like this
Well, they were all on vacation before the finals. I think they started training in China.
I don't think this will happen before OGQT.
Posts by Helios
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Reception and Malinov's performance are crucial to Italy. However, both are poor today.
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I am not Zimmermann‘s biggest Fan either but, regarding yesterday and to his defence i have to state, that he has played now almost every match since the start of the tournament, hopping from continent to continent week by week. He Even was the only setter who travelled to brasil. Yesterday, like the whole Team, he faltered after the lost second set and physical and mental exhaustion was visible.
At this point you can start to question the overall roster management, having players (Kaliberda, Karlitzek, Kampa) who for whatever reasons are Not ready to play but occupy places in the roster.
I would say Giani has to take some responsibilities on some of the losing matches. Sometimes he made some strange moves during the match. Like the last match against Bulgaria, he took Fromm off court in set 3. When Fromm got back on court in set 4, he couldn't perform the same level as in the first two sets.
According to DVV, Kampa didn't participate the in the first four-week competetion because he got a baby. That's understandble. Now he is back. Hope they will have better results this week.
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Whole thing is intriguing for me. I'm waiting for some news
FIVB always gives fans some surprises
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Australia nad Portugal are missing as it’s unknown yet which country will be relegated.
If China already has their calendar, it means that FIVB already have it.
What I meant was that maybe they haven't decided to take part in which week.
Or are FIVB going to switch the core and chanllenge team?
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The same as in Women's thread, but here Germany gave up with next edition. Interesting, does FIVB will impose a penalty for such team and exclude from VNL (relegate to challenger cup and challenger team status) in future edition.
I don't think they (GER in men's and KOR in women's) give up with the next edition. I think maybe the schedule hasn't decided yet.
Australia is also missing in the men's list.
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Check out the setter stats in VNL 2019, Kobzar now ranks 15th, with a poor running sets/still sets ratio.
The statistics is not accurate. Also, a running set means the attacker faces no more than 1.5 blocks. Neither the number of running sets nor running sets/still sets ratio is a good way to evaluate if the setter is good or not.
It's better to evaluate the setter based on the overall performance in the matches.
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I'm totally done with Zimmermann. He has proved that he doesn't have the level. Germany needs to search for a young setter with some more potential.
A good setter can really make a difference. Italy is just a good example in this year's VNL.
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Szalpuk took his old number (7) and Kłos said, he did not have such money to buy it back
So now he has 77.Interesting
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When Russia gives a free ball to Germany, they can't even pick it up. How many chances have they wasted.
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Grbic himself was a great setter. But he seems not to be a good coach for setters.
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Germany only has one setter in roster this week. It's all on Zimmermann.
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Can a libero be the captain?
No. It's not allowed.
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Sorry, I sounded rude, I didn't want to
No problem at all.
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I like her too even though I have been harsh on her
I wish she can come back to her best shapeThe good thing is that she hasn't been making so many service errors like in club season.
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Pietrini made the block, also Italian commentator said the same
Okay. I was wrong.
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And in the end, Chirichella saved the match point.. Volleyball is weird sometimes lol
It's not the first time. She has done this also in champions league against Vakifbank.
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Am I the only one that thinks Fahr didn't play that great yet? (Today)
In fact I think all MBs on court today have been meh
I agree with you. Fahr's performance is not good today.
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If Daalderop was healthy, she had to come inside the court for Buijs. She is the weak link this match.
Buijs had a bad performance today. It seemed there was no Plan B. I feel like the opposite side of Grothues is a huge problem, especially on passing. I hope Daalderop will improve her passing. That's crucial.
And of course if Bongaerts makes a few mistakes, Dijkema immediately comes in. Great coaching by Morrison
Typical coaching by Morrison: Never making the substitution in time.
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Maybe an option for the future, but she wouldn't be ready to play in short-term.
Yes, true. That would be the plan after Tokyo olympics. For now, they need to stick to the current two.