The fourth day of the second half of the season is almost upon us for Emma Villas Codyeco Lupi Siena, who will face Campi Reali Cantù at Palafrancescucci on Sunday, February 1st at 5:30 PM. The match will be crucial for both teams: the Tuscan club wants to return to the top eight, while the Cantù team needs to climb the standings to secure survival. Therefore, both will be looking to earn maximum points.
Despite some key absences, coach Petrella was able to count on setter Simone Porro, who sat out the first half of the season due to injury. “Returning to play was definitely a great feeling,” he said during the week. “I’ve been through a very difficult period, I won’t deny it; for a while, a big part of my life was taken away from me. Athletes do this for work almost every day, all day. Stopping was very difficult.” Obviously, the return is more exciting; you’re also more energized and there’s more adrenaline. I’m very happy and we hope to recover from a difficult period. We have a lot of absences, so starting Sunday we should start very strong to try to recover as many points as possible.
