Games without borders. Lube del Medei-bis appears today on the European scene, taking part in the Challenge Cup for the second time in its history. The smallest of the continental competitions sees Civitanova “enter” from the round of 16 and away, playing at 6pm in the Czech Republic in the first leg of the double duel against VK Karlovarsko. News on the eve of the match that will please many fans is the possibility of seeing the match live on Dazn, the streaming platform which from this season also follows the SuperLega.
Curiosity about the training choices that Medei will make at the Hala Micovych Sportu, a facility in the city of Karlovy Vary, because the management has repeatedly spoken of the Challenge as an opportunity to help young people grow. In short, a bit of turnover seems obvious, also considering that the SuperLega will be played again on Sunday and, again at 6pm, Lube will receive Modena. Still resting due to Loeppky’s rectus femoris problem, Podrascanin could rest, he who last May (with a block) scored the last point and made Trento win the Champions League. Finally, Davi Tenorio, Poriya and Dirlic should have more space. Having said this, Lube will not snub its opponent and competition, aware that it has all it takes to win the Challenge Cup. And coach Medei himself has further incentives given that in the last triumph of an Italian club, in 2021 by Milan , he sat on the bench of the Turkish finalists Ziraat. It should be remembered that last year it was Monza that lost the final against Warsaw.
The red and white general manager Giuseppe Cormio also warned the collective: “Despite some injuries that forced us to redesign strategies, the team is concentrated and determined to give its best. The first match will not be the simplest, despite being at It must be approached with the right determination and attention. We know the Czech team well, having met them in the Champions League. The athletes have changed, but the team has always stood out for its tenacity underestimate the challenge”.
It will be the third match against the Czechs, already beaten 3-0 in the group stage of the 2018-2019 Champions League. Now the team is coached by the Italian Stefano Mascia and in the 32nd round they defeated the Croatians of Mok Mursa Osijek with the maximum margin. As mentioned, it will be the second time in the Challenge for Lube. After having always participated in the Champions League since 2011-2012, Civitanova returns to a competition won in 2011 in Izmir, knocking out the hosts Arkas Izmir in the last act.
