“If you knew how strange it is to feel in love…”. In Milan, according to a musical success of the Sixties. But, bringing the famous motif into the strictest relevance, Milan gives way to Belluno. Because in fact it is really strange for Ignacio Martinez to find himself “in love” in Belluno: six years after the last time he wore the rhinos shirt.
IN HUNGARY – Five decades and two categories higher (from the then C series to the current A3), the life path – human and sporting – has brought a boy thirsty for knowledge and curiosity back to the Dolomites. It is no coincidence that he had an experience in Hungary, at Kaposvari Roplabda, and also passed through Liguria, in La Spezia, before returning to Veneto: in Montecchio Maggiore. And now to Belluno Volleyball. “If you knew how strange that was.” Or maybe not, it’s not strange at all: it’s just a return to his second home.
GREAT – «The season started off great – says the twenty-five year old setter, born in Argentina -. We are working hard and well: both in the weight room and on the parquet, on a technical level.” “Nacho” shares the control room with Filippo Maccabruni: «We are helping each other. Everything is going well.” From striker Bisi to the young Guolla, passing through Bucko, Schiro, Reyes and perhaps even his brother Gonzalo, Martinez will be able to “arm” the hands of a highly valuable attacking fleet: «Having so many quality athletes is fun for us setters . And our margin for error will be wider. This way, we feel safe to lift for our mates.”
“RUN THE HAND” – In four days (Saturday 16 September, 5pm, at the Spes Arena) the first test of the season against Povegliano is scheduled. But the group, in reality, is already in a game mood: «The level is high. Sometimes, in the challenges between us during training, we get a little “out of control” because no one is ever going to lose.” Martinez can’t wait to get involved: «My job is to always be ready. I will give my best on any occasion. I am of the opinion that, by continuing to work well every day, everyone will be able to offer a good contribution in view of the championship.”
