Daniele Santarelli Evaluates the Defeat

Following the defeat, Italian head coach Daniele Santarelli made statements to members of the press, evaluating the overall course of the match and the mistakes made.

The Course of the Match

In his post-match statements, Italian head coach Daniele Santarelli stated that they started the match well and saw positive things in the team. Expressing that they had a very good first set and played as well as in the Germany match, Santarelli noted that things turned around afterwards, however.

Attacking Mistakes

Emphasizing that they needed to play much better against a team like Poland, Santarelli voiced that they made mistakes in attack. Conveying that they started playing nervously following this situation, the experienced coach stated that although they made a comeback in the fourth set, they could not reflect the game they wanted on the court in the fifth set.

Future Goals

Stating that he wants to continue on his path in a more positive way, Santarelli expressed that the result is important but everything is not over. He emphasized that they cannot afford to make too many mistakes and that it is important to continue competing in this tournament.

Preparations for the Azerbaijan Match

Speaking about their Round of 16 opponents Azerbaijan, Santarelli reported that the opposing team has expert players and that they played on their home court during the group stage. The head coach added that they need to study their opponents and themselves in detail, and that they must maintain balance by keeping their volleyball quality high.