Vasco Rossi said, “I’m going full steam ahead, I’m doing great.” This is how Federico Roberti’s summer can be summed up. For the second year in a row, he will be a key figure in coach Vincenzo Mastrangelo’s roster. “Until mid-July, I was involved with the national team for a training camp in preparation for the Universiade,” the 2004-born player begins. “I’m proud of this experience, not only from a technical standpoint but also of the relationships I’ve developed during those moments. Then the summer continued on the beach courts, where I enjoyed playing in some tournaments and spending time with people I’ve known forever.” The Virtus spiker continues his summer review and jokes: “It’s a shame because I would have liked to have done better in the various summer tournaments, but we all know that it’s difficult to beat the King of the Beach, Jacopo Rizzi…”

For a couple of weeks now, Essence Hotels Fano has been getting serious: “Things in the gym are going very well,” Fede continues. “Everyone is really committed and eager to do well. The mix of young and experienced players is working great, and we’re pushing hard to aim for a strong season.”