Coaches
Javier Weber, coach of Bolivar (Argentina): “This is a great opportunity to play in a tournament of such a high level. This is a big championship, I believe the best in the world. We have great conditions to pass to the next round. I am convinced that Poland is the best country to host this prestigious event.”
Leonardo Patti, captain of Bolivar (Argentina): “I am very happy to participate in this tournament with the best eight teams in the world. FIVB is a great organizer and Poland has great conditions to host it.”
Vladimir Alekno, coach of Zenit Kazan (Russia): “For us, it is also a great honor to take part in this competition. I believe that the level of this tournament will be very high. It will be a great celebration of our sport. This is also a big opportunity for us to win the Club World Championship for the first time.”
Alexander Butko, captain of Zenit Kazan (Russia): “I am happy to take part in this special event. There is more than one reason for that. First, this time we don’t have to travel very far and this is important. Second, Poland is a country where people love volleyball and all the players and the fans will enjoy the tournament.”
Qiong Shen, coach of Shanghai Volleyball Club (China): “It is a great honor to participate in the Men’s Club World Championship. We are happy to play among the best teams because this is a big opportunity for us to learn from the best in the world.”
Chen Zhang, captain of Shanghai Volleyball Club (China): “It is great to participate in this prestigious event. I would like to thank the FIVB for the wild card that they gave us. I hope to have the chance to play and learn from and with the best teams. We would like to have more opportunities like this in the future.”
Roberto Piazza, coach of Skra Belchatow (Poland): “We are happy to be part of this amazing tournament and to have the opportunity to play with the strongest teams in the world. Thanks to the Mayor of Lodz for hosting this event. Our team could be an important part of this tournament. We will do our best to reach the next round.”
Michal Winiarski, assistant coach of Skra Belchatow (Poland): “I am very happy that this is the first press conference that I participate in with my new hat as an assistant coach. It is great to be in Lodz and I hope this city will be lucky for us.”
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