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Joanna Mirek
/VIPHOTO /East News
In spite of everything, you were accompanied by some anxiety until the end, after all, we associate a lot of such matches, when for two sets the match goes to one goal, and then suddenly the fortunes start to turn around?
– Honestly, not this time. I really watched this match with peace, because I saw a team on the court. It was a volleyball that our team had already got used to, and which was missing, for example, at the Olympics. There was no panache in Tokyo that I had seen against Russia.
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After the Olympics, it was said that we would need a match as soon as possible that would restore the spirit and morale of the national team.
– I think that this tournament builds our team from the very beginning. The first step to rebuild a tough and strong team was the duel with Serbia, won 3-2. After all, we faced the current European champions, so the victory had an additional value.
It is possible that in the semi-finals we will face Slovenia and this match will undoubtedly have an additional flavor, after all, we lost to this team in the European Championships semi-final two years ago. Although the Czechs after the tournament is arranged for them, also absolutely cannot be underestimated.
– Honestly? I am afraid of this meeting a little more than the clash with Russia (smile). And no matter who we face. The Czechs are the revelation of these champions, after all, they sent away the freshly baked Olympic champions of the French, our conquerors in Tokyo. The result of 3: 0 must be impressive, especially considering the course of the third set, which ended 34:32. As for the potential match against Slovenia, the history of the meetings with this squad is well known to all of us.
Vital Heynen will probably no longer be our team coach, but many people still ask if a change is needed. And what is your optician like: the Belgian should retain his position, is the formula exhausted looking from the side?
– I think that the ongoing European Championship will surely rebuild the good spirit of our team. However, I have the impression that something has ended there and it’s time for a change.
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Something burned out, something has expired?
– I think so, this is my feeling. Of course, the final sentence will belong to the union leaders, and a very important time is coming to decide for both teams, because exactly the same choices are related to the female team. The women’s representation is also after the target event, and with it the long period of work of the coach Jacek Nawrocki. I think that after as many years as coach Nawrocki got, it is also high time for summaries and making important decisions.
I understand that you are implying that fresh blood is needed in the female staff?
– I am waiting and I hope that I will see a representation that all the girls will want to ride to with great pleasure. I believe that it is a great honor to be able to represent the country. I said it once and now I can only repeat it. That is why I hope that the stewards of the Polish union will make such decisions that will make it happen.
