Gennari
“It will not be the same at the Olympics without Valentina, and I don’t say that only to flatter her. We were roommates in every tournament for years and I know the way she feels after every cross out because we have always spoken about it. I was torn on how to relate to her after the decision of Bonitta to change the initial list, but I thought I should send her a message of comfort. She didn’t answer, not yet, but I think it’s normal. I hope that our personal relationship will not change,” Gennari said to “La Gazzetta dello Sport”.
“When I was diagnosed with the injury of the medial meniscus in my left knee with involvement of cartilage, up to date I could not imagine a last-minute call by Bonitta. He sent me a nice message of confidence. It usually takes two weeks for an athlete to recover from the meniscus injury but I knew it will be a lot more, at least one month. For this I have tried hard, but could not have guarantees. I know I’m not 100 per cent of my condition now, but I also know I can get it until August 6 (beginning of volleyball tournament at the Olympics). A month ago I had fallen down, now I’ve raised,” receiver/outside hitter added.
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