Italian volleyball coach Ferdinando de Giorgi made an unexpected decision. He decided that one of his team’s biggest stars didn’t deserve to be called up for the upcoming World Cup.
The Italian national team took fourth place in the last draw of the Nations League, losing in the match for bronze to the Poles. However, we recall that the expectations from the team from the Apennine Peninsula were much higher, because they had previously won the group stage. At the turn of August and September, they will have the opportunity to improve their mood, because that’s when the World Volleyball Championship will take place.
Amazing solution. The Italians will go to the World Cup without their star
Most of the teams are already preparing for the most important event of four years. The Italians are no exception. They are currently at a training camp in Cavalese. On Tuesday, August 2, coach Ferdinando de Giorgi made a very important decision. He decided that Ivan Zaitsev would definitely not go to the World Championships, which will be held in Poland and Slovenia.
This is no doubt quite unexpected news, especially since the 33-year-old has been an important player in his national team over the past decade. We can say that he was even a fundamental figure. The coach tried to explain the removal of one of the stars from the team.
- After a thorough technical and team assessment, I have decided to inform the player that he will not be in the squad for the upcoming World Cup. To avoid any speculation, let me emphasize that Zaitsev has always demonstrated exemplary behavior and attitude, he said, quoted by La Gazzetta dello Sport.
During his international career, Ivan Zaitsev has won five medals. The Italian won the bronze and silver medals of the Olympic Games. In addition, he won two silvers and one bronze at the European Championships.
Source: Wprost
