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The panthers they already have their heads in world which will take place at the end of September when they will be rivals of Brazil, China, Japan, Colombia and the Czech Republic. Those directed by Hernán Ferraro have done their last training before going to Europe, more precisely in France where they will hold a preparation tournament to get to the best way to the maximum event that will be played between Holland Y Poland.
Cenard once again hosted the women’s volleyball team. After the coronation and the great level in the pre-Pan Americans which took place in Santiago de Chile and gave the ranking to the Pan American Games 2023. The last big milestone of the year is the World Cup and both the players and the technical staff affirm the great work done in several months.
“At group level we have been working since May, we have done several tournaments to test the team and consolidate ourselves. We had the friendly here in Argentina which lasted seven games, the Pre-Panamericana where we did very well and now in these last few weeks of training we have worked very hard and with great expectations “, was the analysis of Lucia Verdier who will play his first World Cup with the national team.
On Wednesday the team will travel to France, where they will play a preparatory tournament where they will face Canada, Japan, Colombia and Belgium. The Colombian team and the Japanese team will also be rivals in the World Cup group. In this situation, Hernan Ferraro He thinks it doesn’t have much influence to deal with these countries.
“In volleyball we have access to the matches of all rivals. There is not much analysis of the unknown rival, everyone knows each other. We will see how we play based on how rested the girls are, there are five previous games, but nothing is hidden. You can win or lose, we or the other team can play with the owners or with the substitutes, but the preparation for the World Cup does not change at all ”, the coach analyzed.
After qualifying for the Pan American Games, Las Panteras suffered an unexpected defeat. Juliet Lazcano, a historic player and captain, ended her stage after having been in the national team since 2005. Her departure was unexpected and was delicate for her teammates. “It’s a shame because she’s a very happy player, very nice and a good person. We’ll see how it all goes without her, but she deserves to be with her family and people. Likewise, we’ll need her.” commented. Erika Market in reference to Julieta Lazcano.
The one chosen for the captain was Tatiana Rizzo who, in addition to facing a new role in the group, will have the challenge of playing in what will be his third World Cup. “The truth is that I live it very well, my main goal is to enjoy my third World Cup”, commented the new captain.
Qualification for the second round, barrier to break
Argentina’s last two World Cup experiences have been the same. In Italy 2014 they were eliminated in the group stage after four defeats and one victory. Four years later, in Japan, the numbers were the same and he only added 3 points out of 15 possible.
In view of this event in the Netherlands and Poland, players agree that the barrier to break will be to be able to forget the ghosts of the past and obtain the qualification for the second phase.
“A group improvement objective would be to be able to enter the second phase and I think we have the tools to be able to achieve it,” commented Lucia Verdier.
Along the same lines, Rizzo agrees that the group works for and with that goal. “Our big goal is to get to the second round. We aim and work for that “.
Undoubtedly, the first major goal is to be able to change the image of the last two World Cup events. Logically, after the great performance in the pre-Pan American games, the illusion is more valid than ever, but Argentina will have to deal with strong powers like China or Brazil, which are always candidates. The mix between experience and youth, months of training and recent conquests are the bastions of the illusion generated around the panthers.
Those called up for the World Cup
Setter: Victoria Mayer and Sabrina Germanier
In front: Erika Mercado and Bianca Cugno Central: Emilce Sosa, Bianca Farriol, Candelaria Herrera and Brenda Graff.
Tips: Yamila Nizetich, Daniela Bulaich, Candela Salinas and Lucía Verdier will travel
Free: Tatiana Rizzo and Agostina Pelozo.
Source: Clarin
