Despite the fact he was not summoned to the Italian National Team roster for the two major tournaments in 2017, the FIVB World League and CEV European Championship (or he was planned for both tournaments, but refused), Juantorena posted a photo on Instagram, sending a message to the Italian fans he will likely be at the disposal of the national team head coach Gianlorenzo Blengini for the upcoming tournaments after the European Champs (August 24-September 3).
Juantorena began preparations for the next season in the jersey of Italy, not Cucine Lube Civitanova, which it is certainly a good sign for all volleyball fans in his country!
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no hard feelings at all after the olympics games juantorena already said he is not going to play for the Italy National Team this year, he said he just want to take a break have time to his family and he will be back next year WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS
If The INT failed as badly in Poland as they did in Brazil they will need Osmany’s help in the World Championship next year