After US setter Micah Christenson, who underwent knee surgery, Lube will start the season without another player – Czech-born receiver Jiří Kovář. He suffered a muscle strain in training. It was known from earlier that Lube will not be able to count on German receiver Denis Kaliberda, who is engaged with Germany National Team in the qualifications for the 2017 CEV European Championship.
Meanwhile, Gianlorenzo Blengini’s side tied 2-2 (25-16, 25-27, 28-26, 19-25) with Bunge Ravenna in its first friendly game in front of home crowd. Bulgarian Tsvetan Sokolov was top scorer with 24 points.
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