Gi Group Monza is a bit more far from sixth place, after the loss in Ravenna. The team from Brianza will face the defending champs Azimut Modena, a wonded beast who will look for a revenge after the bad loss in Verona, loss which costed the spot to Roberto Piazza, no longer coach of Modena. Lorenzo Tubertini, the assistant, will be the coach of Canarini, now far 11 points to the top.
PREVIOUS MATCHES: 7 (1 Monza, 6 Modena)
FORMER PLAYERS: Thomas Beretta -Modena 2013-2014, Pieter Verhees -Modena 2014-2015.
RECORDS:
Unipolsai Superleague: Thomas Beretta – 1 game to 200 (Gi Group Monza); Salvatore Rossini – 1 game to 200 (Azimut Modena).
In Unipolsai Superleague and Italian Cup: Simon Hirsch – 8 attacks to 1000 and – 4 blocks to 100 (Gi Group Monza).
Miguel Àngel Falasca (allenatore Gi Group Monza): “Knowing we defeated Modena inthe previous game of the season, give us some confidence. they will be motivated because they want revenge. I hope the team will play some good volleyball, playing on the edge looking for some points. In Ravenna we had some troubles, no excuses on this. We had two weeks of practices very good and intense, but something went wrong.. This is normal in this high volleyball level Championship”.
Andrea Sartoretti (DG Azimut Modena): “On yesterday we communicate that we part ways with coach Roberto Piazza. As we said in the issue, we suffered this decision. We have to restart form tomorrow’s game with best determination and confidence, knowing that the season is still very long and that we have some target to reach. Everybody needs to take the responsabilities on their duty”
