Brazil have defeated them 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 29-27) and Mauricio Borges Silva was top scorer with 16 points.
“I’ve got some more things I’ve got to work on; getting back into the rhythm of the game and the flow and just the overall competition,” Anderson said. “You lose a little bit, regardless of how much time you take off.”
Russell, who suffered a serious ankle injury while training with his professional team in Italy, also saw room for improvement.
“I have a little work to do. But I love the way that my teammates supported me throughout,” Russell said. “I think right now my movements are a little bit awkward. But I’m trying to work through that.”
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