The match against Poland is coming up, and here are these words. She said it straight.
The Nations League semifinals will take place on Saturday, with Poland facing Italy. Ekaterina Antropova emphasizes that despite knowing many of her league opponents well, each match is a new chapter. She also reveals what sets the Italian team apart and what to expect from them on the pitch.
Tomasz Krochmal: First, I'd like to ask you about the match against Poland. What are your thoughts on that match? Yekaterina Antropova: First of all, we're really excited to be playing again. We had a two-day break, so we're very happy to be back on the pitch. We know Poland is a tough opponent, especially playing at home. We're expecting a huge crowd and a lot of noise.
You've probably already analyzed the video. Are there any specific elements of the Polish team's game that particularly caught your attention?
We know many of the Polish national team players because they play in the Italian league. I think that might help us a bit. But every match is a new story—and that's the beauty of volleyball. We'll see how it goes.
What about the characteristics of the Italian national team? How would you describe them?
I think that, as we've shown in various matches, we try to fight until the very end, even if things don't go our way. We stick together as a team. Everyone who comes off the bench tries to give their all and help the team. We play together as one team.
The Poland vs. Italy match will be broadcast this Saturday on Polsat, Polsat Sport 1, and Polsat Box Go. Kick-off is at 3:45 PM. The pre-match studio broadcast will begin at 2:00 PM on Polsat Sport 1 and online on Polsat Box Go.
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