Wilfred Leon he will not play at this year’s men’s world championships. The Polish Volleyball Federation informed that the player of Sir Safety Perugia not found in the frame led by Nikola Grbic. – After a medical consultation, it was decided that Wilfredo Leon would join the team on world championship will involve too much risk – it was written a few days ago in an official statement.
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Wilfredo Leon showed what exercises he performs during rehabilitation after knee surgery
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“If it’s not ready, it’s not”
Wilfredo Leon underwent knee surgery in early June and worked on his recovery to be in the Polish national team for the World Cup held in Poland and Slovenia. Sir Safety Perugia’s player was on the list of 15 volleyball players called for the tournament, which gave hope that the host would help the team. The statement of the Polish Volleyball Federation of August 10, however, clarified all doubts. Now the coach, Nikola Grbić, took the floor.
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– I wanted him to be part of the team. But if you are not training and playing volleyball for three months, it is extremely difficult to get back into a team that is speeding up to 100 km / h. He could force himself to do something with the risk of injury. I sincerely wish it could be in the lineup. Ultimately, I did not want to take absolutely no risk that could end up with his injury – Grbić explained his decision,
However, the new champions coach noted that Leon had a strong desire to make it before the World Cup. Especially since they will be played in Poland. – He was ahead of the rehabilitation plans to return to jumping, he did what he could. It’s a great thing. But when he shows up on the pitch, everyone expects him to serve the ball at 120 km / h. And if he missed, everyone would be disappointed – said Grbić.
Wilfredo Leon heard the arguments from the trainer. – I explained the decision to him, because it is very important to me that everything is clear. He understood and agreed with these arguments. Of course, I saw a disappointment with him – assures the white and reds selector.
This year’s volleyball world championships will be organized by Poland and Slovenia, and the tournament will run from August 26 to September 11. The squad led by Nikola Grbic has gone to group C, and its rivals will be Bulgaria, Mexico and the USA. All matches of Biało-Czerwonych will be held in Katowice Spodek.
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