If the offensive department provided a constant performance in the recently concluded 2023/2024 season, part of the credit can be attributed to the defensive phase of Rana Verona, led with charisma by Francesco D’Amico. In his first year as a starter in the Super League, the libero from Brindisi guaranteed solidity in the second line, establishing himself as one of the best interpreters of the role in the entire championship for continuity of performances.
Of the thirty-three matches played by Coach Stoytchev’s team in all competitions, D’Amico missed only two, thus taking to the court on 31 occasions, for a total of 119 sets played. Over the entire season, there were 139 receptions that the Scaliger number 6 directed perfectly at the setter’s head, contributing to the execution of a correct ball change phase. On taraflexes all over Italy, he also performed acrobatic defenses and saves that thrilled the fans.
The performance shown against Perugia in Umbria during the Regular Season is clearly visible in everyone’s eyes, where he finished with 67% positivity and 50% efficiency in reception, fundamental in achieving a victory that the Veronese volleyball he had been missing from PalaBarton for years.
Statistics for the 2023/2024 season
Games played: 31
Sets played: 119
Perfect receptions: 139
Receiving efficiency: 25.4%
