Block Devils continue to train at full speed in preparation for the resumption of the season. Also this morning, coordinated by the athletic trainer Sebastian Carotti, they supported the session in the weight room, and then moved onto the field for differentiated technical work. In the afternoon, training on the tricolor Taraflex, under the orders of Coach Angelo Lorenzetti and his deputy, Massimiliano Giaccardi. This year, libero Alessandro Piccinelli, fresh from a season as a starter at Cisterna, returns to Perugia alongside Max Colaci.
«I return to Perugia after a good season as a starter, I thank the club for my return and for the trust they have placed in me this season too. It was certainly important to put yourself to the test, to get involved in a completely different role because obviously being the free starter for a team with even more responsibilities is certainly something that I carry with me and that I will continue to grow here in Perugia as well. another role, because obviously I will still be together with Max, but it was certainly adding an extra brick in my personal growth and in the growth of the team”
Arriving in Perugia in the 2018-2019 season, over the course of five consecutive years, Piccinelli enriched his palma res by winning a Club World Cup, three Italian Super Cups, and two Italian Cups with Sir: «I am very proud to have been part of this team and also of the path that, with many guys that I meet again this year here in Perugia, has been done over the years. I also followed Sir and its path throughout the year; I played “against” and it was always nice to come back to the arena to play too. Even as an opponent I had a fantastic welcome, so I’m really happy.” Regret for not being there in the record-breaking season? «It’s part of sport, it’s part of the athlete’s growth path».
The point on the Olympics: Giannelli and Russo are playing for bronze with the United States, Semeniuk aims for gold
After the semi-final won yesterday by coach Andrea Giani’s France, Giannelli and Russo’s Italy are playing for the bronze medal with the United States: the match is scheduled for tomorrow, Friday 9 August at 4pm. The spiker is aiming for Olympic gold black and white Kamil Semeniuk who with his Polish national team will face France in the final scheduled for Saturday 10 August at 1pm.
