Rome, 20 July (LaPresse) – ‘Playing four matches in five days is never easy, and I believe that all the players called up for this last pool were determined to secure qualification and our place in the standings.’ These were the words of Ferdinando De Giorgi, coach of the Italian volleyball team, after their victory over the Netherlands in the Nations League. "We have achieved our first goal, which was to qualify, and we also want to finish as high as possible in the standings. We have succeeded thanks to the collaboration of all the athletes who took turns on the court over the course of the various weeks. Today, I received excellent feedback from everyone. Even those who played less in previous matches proved their worth. What I think is really important is the path we are taking together, a path of unity and mutual support. This week, this has become clear because all the players really contributed. I am very satisfied with the progress made so far and, of course, with tonight's result against the Netherlands," he added.
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