Rosso and co did not play last weekend. They could rest and recharge their batteries before starting over this coming Sunday at home against Piacenza, which will be the first of a run of tough fixtures to be played in quick succession.

“We have taken advantage of this weekend of rest to increase the load in the weight room – explained coach Baldovin – This was necessary given that we’ll play three games in ten days. Everybody knows what a strong team is Piacenza, they have extremely experienced players. They did not have the best of start but since the addition of their Cuban outside hitter (Poey), they have had great results and proved they were among the best teams”.