Derby time coming up this weekend with Milan playing host to Monza. Maranesi’s boys lost in four sets against the strong Perugia side last Sunday despite having deservedly taken the first.

“More than a derby, it’s a game we have to win – said spiker Robert Horstink – We know we have what it takes to make it. Victory is always the first thing for us player, but we do understand what the derby means and we hope to make everybody happy”.