When he enters the field, the decibels of the Pala Lambioi rise forcefully. Partly because Gonzalo Martinez boasts a long history – and, moreover, love – with Belluno Volleyball. Partly because of his way of interpreting every single challenge: with generosity, determination, total application, as well as a healthy competitive fury, combined with solidity on the second line. And to versatility.

START – After his spell as a spiker in the match against the Diavoli Rosa Brugherio (in which he also scored the point of the bracket), “Gonzo” returned to wearing the role of libero, on the occasion of the unfortunate trip to Piedmont, where the rhinos were were defeated 3-0 by Negrini CTE Acqui Terme: «Everyone expected a different start to the season – states Martinez -. Everyone, from us players to the club, up to the various people who gravitate around Belluno Volleyball. There is no doubt that it was a start characterized by ups and downs: in reality, more downs than ups. The important thing, however, is not how you start, but how you finish.”

GROUP – The blue and whites have the task of reconnecting the thread of their certainties. And develop a more continuous and profitable volleyball: «What has distinguished us, in the past, has always been the group. And by group I don’t just mean the 14 athletes called to go to the net, but also the coaches, collaborators and managers. We don’t lack technical qualities, now we have to become a team.”