VNL: Daniele Santarelli's statement: 'Our goal is to win every match'

Head coach Daniele Santarelli of the Turkish national volleyball team has set an ambitious goal for the upcoming Volleyball Nations League (VNL) stage in Ankara: to win every match. Speaking ahead of the team's training session at the Ankara Sports Hall, Santarelli emphasized the team's current state, which he believes is different and improved from the first stage of the competition.

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Our goal is to win every match.

"Our goal is to win every match," Santarelli stated. He acknowledged that while some stages might be easier than others, the team is playing at home, which he believes makes anything possible. Santarelli highlighted the integration of many young players in the first stage, crucial for the national team's future and player development. "Now the players are in good condition, not perfect, but that's normal. Our goal is to try to achieve every victory," he added.

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Now the players are in good condition, not perfect, but that's normal. Our goal is to try to achieve every victory.

The Italian coach stressed the importance of focusing on one match at a time, starting with their first opponent, Belgium. "We have to think step by step. The first match is with Belgium. For me, the most important match is the first match. After Belgium, we will start thinking about the other team," Santarelli explained. He also noted the strong support expected from the home crowd, anticipating a full arena and a significant boost from the fans.

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We have to think step by step. The first match is with Belgium. For me, the most important match is the first match.

Middle blocker Berka Buse Özden echoed the coach's optimism, describing the first stage in Brazil as positive. "We did our best. In the second stage, our older sisters also joined us. We have a stronger team. We want to go four for four. We will do our best. Our energy is high right now," she said. Özden expressed excitement about playing in front of the Ankara crowd, recalling the incredible atmosphere in Istanbul last year and expecting a similar or even better experience.

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We have a stronger team. We want to go four for four. We will do our best. Our energy is high right now.