“We can feel the weight of the physical preparation we’ve done – said middle blocker Simone Anzani one month away from the league debut against Vibo Valentia – We all have heavy legs but the friendlies are useful to build our identity before the league starts. The result of the games are not important, what matters is finding an understanding. The block is the main asset I bring to the team and I will work hard to do well in the break phase”.

Meanwhile, Verona will travel to Trento on Saturday 28 to take on the Italian champions in a friendly game.