Daniele Santarelli: 'I think we approached the match very incorrectly'

Head coach Daniele Santarelli expressed dissatisfaction with the Turkish national volleyball team's approach to their recent match against Hungary. Speaking to reporters after the game at Sinan Erdem Sports Hall, Santarelli stated, "I think we approached the match very incorrectly."

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I think we approached the match very incorrectly.

He observed considerable ups and downs in the team's performance throughout the game. "We had too many fluctuations. I expected more from my players," Santarelli admitted, though he acknowledged that such inconsistencies are common in long tournaments. He highlighted the team's ability to play well when motivated but noted their struggles against opponents of comparable strength.

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We had too many fluctuations. I expected more from my players.

Santarelli stressed the importance of a mental shift for the team. "They can struggle against teams that are not at the same level relatively. This is normal in these kinds of tournaments, but something needs to change in their minds," he said. The coach indicated that this is an area they have been working on for a long time.

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They can struggle against teams that are not at the same level relatively. This is normal in these kinds of tournaments, but something needs to change in their minds.

Playing against teams like Hungary presents its own set of challenges, and Santarelli believes his team needs to improve their ability to handle such situations. "Playing against teams like Hungary is never easy. We need to fix this," he concluded, underscoring the need for improvement in their tactical and mental preparation.

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Playing against teams like Hungary is never easy. We need to fix this.