Roberto Santilli
“First Brazil. It remains the group that has dominated the scene in the last 10 years, but many negative signals during the summer that made me think they are a team in crisis.”
Brazil the favorite?
“Poland. A sextet well-designed with Kurek and Bartman main players but also a group made up of 12 players, everyone can play at a high level. Important sign of improvement is still showing. The team is mature and has played the best volleyball this summer by winning the WL.”
Andrea Anastasi
“USA. They shouldn’t be underestimated. They are capable of great performance at large events, and they are the defending champions …”
Anderson of the USA team
“Russia, a group of powerful potential that seems to have found their guide in Alekno. We all wait to see what will happen under the big pressure of the five circles. Russia has always won a medal in the last 3 editions.”
Alekno and Sergio Busato
“The last but not least, Italy. This now is a mature group. They have physical strength and determination. Their experience will be helpful right now.”
Italy team
