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Post by basil on May 2, 2021 22:24:50 GMT -5
Pool B is so stacked, I fear that with out Russell, USA could crash out in pool play. Argentina and France are looking better and better and Russia and Brazil are already hard to beat when we are at full strength. I'm not sure the team is even as good as they were in Rio with out David Lee TBH. Granted the younger guys (Sander, Russell and Christenson) are all vastly improved, but will it be enough with out Russell? How is Jaeschke? He sure spent this entire quad injured. Also worth noting that Anderson didn't play this past season. Wonder how he'll bounce back. Jaeschke had good matches with Verona this past season but idk how consistent he was. David Smith has been going off with Zaksa but I wonder how healthy Holt is. There are a ton of question marks for us. But I do think France has some question marks at opposite. I think Ngapeth and Rossard are the likely OH starters but Boyer and Patry are a tossup to me. I don't know much about Argentina admittedly but any team with De Cecco's setting is dangerous.
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Post by volleybolero on May 2, 2021 22:27:22 GMT -5
For the men, have Brazil and Japan put out their rosters or a preliminary list? I only ask because I know the Brazilian women put out a training list and the Japanese men did a friendly with the Chinese NT. I doubt there'll be many surprises on either but I wonder if there's an official list out. Brazil released their roster a while back. I have no news about Japan. Ran, their promising out of HS player, just posted something on IG, thanking the team and will focus on improving himself.
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Post by volleybolero on May 2, 2021 22:29:36 GMT -5
from Volleyball World
Japan Rookie Takahashi Shines In Win Over China The 19-year-old shows signs of promise in Olympic test event
Ran Takahashi was a revelation as a rookie starter for Japan as he led with superstar Yuji Nishida to win their second test match against China 3-1 (25-20, 25-20, 21-25, 25-20) in the Volleybal Games – Tokyo 2021 tournament on Sunday.
After scoring 16 points in their first outing, the Kyoto-born outside hitter led all scorers with 19 points. Nishida, who scored 27 points on Saturday, chipped in with 15 markers.
Japan celebrate a point Japan celebrate a point Japan secured the lead in the first set as they utilised their quickness against their taller counterparts and implemented well-orchestrated plays that allowed Takahashi and Nishida to score a lot from both flanks.
In the second set, Japan utilised a variety of attack plays featuring the young Takahashi leading the charge to build a comfortable lead against their Chinese counterparts. A service error by China closed the set in favour of the home team.
The third set saw the entry of the other Japanese players, but the tempo was dictated by the visiting side. China played better defence against the Japanese hitters that allowed them to snatch the third set.
The fourth set was a see-saw battle, but Takahashi gave the momentum to Japan with consecutive points off his strong spikes. As the home team gained the edge, they patiently implemented their plays until they closed the set at 25-20.
Japan coach Yuichi Nakagaichi praised the performance of his 19-year-old rookie and his contribution to his team's flow.
“We had a better start today than yesterday. From the start of the first set, we were able to accumulate points on Takahashi’s consecutive spikes. To be honest, I was a little surprised, surprised in a good way. I am looking forward to the future.”
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Post by volleybolero on May 2, 2021 22:34:53 GMT -5
I'm posting this again here. France
Passers:
Leo Meyer (Nantes-Rezé) Thomas Gill (Montpellier)
Center:
Kevin Le Roux (Berlin) Moussé Gueye (Narbonne) Gildas Prévert (Paris)
Opposites:
Stephen Boyer (Al Arabi) Theo Faure (Toulouse)
Receivers / strikers:
Julien Lyneel Timothée Carle (Berlin) Pierre Derouillon (Toulouse)
Free:
Benjamin Diez (Paris)
List of May 17:
Lifters:
Benjamin Toniutti (Zaksa Kedzierzyn-Kozle) Antoine Brizard (Zenit St. Petersburg)
Central players:
Barthelemy Chinenyeze (Vibo Valentia) Nicolas Le Goff (Montpellier) Daryl Bultor (Salvo)
Opposites:
Jean Patry (Milan) Jhon Wendt (Sakai)
Receivers / strikers:
Earvin Ngapeth (Zenit Kazan) Kevin Tillie (Top Volley) Cisterna) Yacine Louati (Jastrzebski Wegiel) Trevor Clevenot (Piacenza) Thibault Rossard (Vibo Valentia)
Free:
Jenia Grebennikov (Modena)
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Post by basil on May 2, 2021 22:34:58 GMT -5
Ran Takahashi was a revelation as a rookie starter for Japan as he led with superstar Yuji Nishida to win their second test match against China 3-1 (25-20, 25-20, 21-25, 25-20) in the Volleybal Games – Tokyo 2021 tournament on Sunday. After scoring 16 points in their first outing, the Kyoto-born outside hitter led all scorers with 19 points. Nishida, who scored 27 points on Saturday, chipped in with 15 markers. Japan celebrate a point Japan celebrate a point Japan secured the lead in the first set as they utilised their quickness against their taller counterparts and implemented well-orchestrated plays that allowed Takahashi and Nishida to score a lot from both flanks. In the second set, Japan utilised a variety of attack plays featuring the young Takahashi leading the charge to build a comfortable lead against their Chinese counterparts. A service error by China closed the set in favour of the home team. The third set saw the entry of the other Japanese players, but the tempo was dictated by the visiting side. China played better defence against the Japanese hitters that allowed them to snatch the third set. The fourth set was a see-saw battle, but Takahashi gave the momentum to Japan with consecutive points off his strong spikes. As the home team gained the edge, they patiently implemented their plays until they closed the set at 25-20. Japan coach Yuichi Nakagaichi praised the performance of his 19-year-old rookie and his contribution to his team's flow. “We had a better start today than yesterday. From the start of the first set, we were able to accumulate points on Takahashi’s consecutive spikes. To be honest, I was a little surprised, surprised in a good way. I am looking forward to the future.” Good enough to start with Ishikawa and Nishida for the Olympics? That would be interesting to watch.
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Post by boboddy on May 2, 2021 22:36:21 GMT -5
I am sad that Aaron Russell is basically out for this international season due to needing hip surgery (if I read the reports correct). USA's medal hopes might be dashed since they are in such a tough pool. How long is Russell out for exactly? Any hopes he’ll be ready for the olympics?
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Post by basil on May 2, 2021 22:44:35 GMT -5
I am sad that Aaron Russell is basically out for this international season due to needing hip surgery (if I read the reports correct). USA's medal hopes might be dashed since they are in such a tough pool. How long is Russell out for exactly? Any hopes he’ll be ready for the olympics? Based on Google searches/prior info, I'd wager 8-10 weeks before he could start intensely training again to get back at Olympic level. I doubt he'll be ready. And the worldofvolley article says he won't be able to compete at the Olympics either.
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Post by volleybolero on May 2, 2021 22:52:34 GMT -5
I wonder if Speraw will consistently try Anderson and Sander on the left and Patch on the right. Granted it's Germany, but Ben looks better and better every time I catch his match highlights. If Ben struggles, move Anderson to the right and then bring in Jaeschke on the left? I agree, this is a really tough chance for us. Our matches against Argentina and France will be huge, but potentially hitting Poland or Italy in the quarterfinals is really rough. Pool B is so stacked, I fear that with out Russell, USA could crash out in pool play. Argentina and France are looking better and better and Russia and Brazil are already hard to beat when we are at full strength. I'm not sure the team is even as good as they were in Rio with out David Lee TBH. Granted the younger guys (Sander, Russell and Christenson) are all vastly improved, but will it be enough with out Russell? How is Jaeschke? He sure spent this entire quad injured. I am not sold with France yet, as Lyneel (did not play for a year) and Tillie (had a VERY BAD season with Cisterna) The good thing about France is that they have N'Gapeth, Grebennikov and Tonuitti and a lot of dependable OH (Clevenot, Rossard, Louati and Carle). An experienced Brizard and Patry. If I am the coach, I will not include Tillie.
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Post by basil on May 2, 2021 22:57:01 GMT -5
I am not sold with France yet, as Lyneel (did not play for a year) and Tillie (had a VERY BAD season with Cisterna) The good thing about France is that they have N'Gapeth, Grebennikov and Tonuitti and a lot of dependable OH (Clevenot, Rossard, Louati and Carle). An experienced Brizard and Patry. If I am the coach, I will not include Tillie. Wonder if the father can leave his son behind...
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Post by ToddyJ on May 2, 2021 23:20:05 GMT -5
I am not sold with France yet, as Lyneel (did not play for a year) and Tillie (had a VERY BAD season with Cisterna) The good thing about France is that they have N'Gapeth, Grebennikov and Tonuitti and a lot of dependable OH (Clevenot, Rossard, Louati and Carle). An experienced Brizard and Patry. If I am the coach, I will not include Tillie. Wonder if the father can leave his son behind... Doubt it.
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Post by heavenkit on May 3, 2021 2:04:37 GMT -5
Russia wide roster
S: Butko, Kobzar, Pankov, Kovalev
Op: Mikhaylov, Musersky, Poletaev, Zhigalov
MB: Vlasov, Volvich, Kurkaev, Yakovlev, Lyzik, Likhosherstov
Oh: Volkov, Kliuka, Voronkov, Semyshev, Bogdan, Podlesnykh, Savin, Surmachevskyi
L: Golubev, Baranov, Melkozerov
I would have included setter Abaev instead of Butko but i think his style is too similar to Pankov/Kobzar.
Poletaev needs to step up big time because atm Musersky seems to be the better option as a back up to Mikhailov just basing on their club season. Also Musersky committing full time as an Opp spiker is a good choice since he is not needed in the middle especially with how good Vlasov, Kurkaev and Iakovlev are playing now.
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Post by alohavball on May 8, 2021 15:36:20 GMT -5
Unfortunate for Japan, Nishida was injured in a friendly match when he landed on his teammates foot. No official update on the severity of his injury, but it looked serious since he had to be carried off the court.
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Post by bruinsgold on May 8, 2021 15:39:28 GMT -5
Unfortunate for Japan, Nishida was injured in a friendly match when he landed on his teammates foot. No official update on the severity of his injury, but it looked serious since he had to be carried off the court. Oh no! That's terrible. Hope he doesn't try to rush back and gets proper healing time.
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Post by akbar on May 8, 2021 15:47:15 GMT -5
Unfortunate for Japan, Nishida was injured in a friendly match when he landed on his teammates foot. No official update on the severity of his injury, but it looked serious since he had to be carried off the court. Not a deep team. Crusher
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Post by timduckforlife on May 11, 2021 20:34:41 GMT -5
Pool B is so stacked, I fear that with out Russell, USA could crash out in pool play. Argentina and France are looking better and better and Russia and Brazil are already hard to beat when we are at full strength. I'm not sure the team is even as good as they were in Rio with out David Lee TBH. Granted the younger guys (Sander, Russell and Christenson) are all vastly improved, but will it be enough with out Russell? How is Jaeschke? He sure spent this entire quad injured. Also worth noting that Anderson didn't play this past season. Wonder how he'll bounce back. Jaeschke had good matches with Verona this past season but idk how consistent he was. David Smith has been going off with Zaksa but I wonder how healthy Holt is. There are a ton of question marks for us. But I do think France has some question marks at opposite. I think Ngapeth and Rossard are the likely OH starters but Boyer and Patry are a tossup to me. I don't know much about Argentina admittedly but any team with De Cecco's setting is dangerous. I honestly see the USA resting a lot of players for the VNL. I think they've give guys a chance and some playing time. I think you'll see people like Gasman, Gage Worsley, etc... get looks and PT as well as Brendan Sander. What I also see is Speraw will use the time to experiment with the main line-up to see what works best and how they gel. Meaning Matt at OH with Patch at OPP, AND Matt at OPP and experimenting with OH's and see how some of the youngers have improved - meaning B.Sander, DeFalco, and likely Ma'a.
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