The first day of the Serie A3 Credem Banca championship will be special for everyone. But, for Nicolò Bassanello, a little more. Because, on the other side of the net, the new libero of Belluno Volley will find Personal Time San Donà di Piave: a team of which he has become captain, leader and point of reference. For three seasons. And which he will face on Sunday 20 October (6pm), at the Pala Lambioi.
THE EMBRACE WITH THE PAST – «It will have a certain effect on me to immediately meet a team with which I shared a long and exciting journey, which culminated in reaching the playoff final. At the same time, I really want to play this match: it will be a pleasure to see coach Moretti again. And several companions: in particular Stefano Giannotti, with whom I got on wonderfully. It will be fun to play against him. And all the others.” Last season, the 3-0 achieved in the Veneto derby gave the “start” to the rhinos’ rise: «It will be a challenge not to be underestimated – warns Bassanello – because I know the players that make up the San Donà roster and I know how the coach works . They will study us in detail and, consequently, we will have to give our best. It is necessary to start concentrated and aggressive: starting with the serve. And even more so in our home.” The libero charts the course: «We will have to think above all about ourselves, about what we know how to do. We are a team with great potential.”
