Must-see! Highlights of this match
We will introduce the highlights of this round as told by Tsukasa Iwasawa, an analyst affiliated with OSAKA BLUTEON.
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POINT01
High-speed combinations developed from world-class defense
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POINT02
Breaking through the center using height and finishing power
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POINT03
Tactical variations utilizing a wealth of international players
Analyst
Tsukasa IwasawaTsukasa Iwasawa
Since joining the team in 2018, he has continued to support the team as an analyst. Based on match footage and data, he has analyzed the strengths of not only Bluteon but also their opponents, supporting the coaching staff in developing tactics.
His analytical skills are also sought after by the Japan national team, where he has been active as an analyst for the men's national team, accumulating numerous experiences at both the club and national levels.
Leading the team to victory with his wealth of experience and precise analysis, he is truly the "intelligence of Bluteon."
Wolfdogs Nagoya Predicted Starting Lineup
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OH: #9 Aymen Bouguerra
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MB: #6 Anton Brehme
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OH: #44 Donovan Dzavoronok
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OH: #26 Akito Yamazaki
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MB: #11 Ryota Denda
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S: #3 Hideomi Fukatsu
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L: #10 Jenia Grebennikov
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L: #17 Kenta Ichikawa
© WOLFDOGS
Hello everyone. I am analyst Kyogo Iwasawa. Our first home game of the season is against the Wolfdogs Nagoya (hereinafter: WD Nagoya).
WD Nagoya is a team that won their opening two matches in straight sets. With players who have proven themselves around the world joining the core members from last season, they have added even more depth to both their offense and defense. A key feature of their team is their diverse style of play, achieved through the active rotation of five foreign players. In particular, the addition of #10 Jenia Grebennikov has increased the stability of their reception and digs, which has further polished the skillful toss work of setter #2 Hideomi Fukatsu.
Wolfdogs Nagoya Featured Players
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- #6 Anton Brehme
- Brehme is a 206cm MB from Germany who joined the team this season and is also active on the German national team. He excels at A-quick attacks and is a player capable of hitting over the block. His attack success rate over two matches is an extremely high 81.8% (9/11), and Fukatsu actively utilizes him even when the pass is slightly off. His jump serve is also powerful, so he is a player to watch out for.
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- #10 Jenia Grebennikov
- Grebennikov is truly a guardian deity who has protected the court for many years as the libero for the French national team, winning gold medals and Best Libero awards at two consecutive Olympic Games, Tokyo and Paris. He is a tall libero at 188cm who uses his whole body to lift the ball, sometimes even moving to the center of the court to play defense. His reception coverage is also wide, and he truly showcases world-class play.
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- #26 Akito Yamazaki
- Yamazaki is a 190cm outside hitter who excels at overhand serve reception. Because he can cover a wide range, he often handles serve reception together with the libero against floater serves. He is skilled at hitting spikes from the left to the inner court, and with his jump serves, he mixes in tactical serves with serves that vary in speed and power.
Wolfdogs Nagoya as seen by Bultheon Kunihiro Shimizu Coach
This week is finally our first home game of the season!
And for me personally, it's my first home game as a coach! It's a strange feeling, different from when I was playing as an athlete.
Our opponent is Wolfdogs Nagoya!
Moreover, it's a match against Fukatsu, with whom I played during my time at Panasonic Panthers. Having played together for many years, I feel like I know Fukatsu's setting tendencies and habits like the back of my hand.
...Or so I'd like to say, but volleyball is never that simple (laughs).
As a coach, I intend to prepare thoroughly for this!
With the addition of new foreign players, WD Nagoya has further increased its height, power, and offensive strength. The key to countering such a powerful offense is, of course, defense!!
Led by Tomohiro Yamamoto, the Bluteon team is sure to pick up and connect every ball! And then there is the reception battle against the opponent's libero, Jenia Grebennikov!
"Wait, how did he get there!?"
"How did he dig that ball!?"
We might see plays like that time and time again!
It's not just about the data; it's almost as if it's prediction or pure instinct...
Please come to the venue and be mesmerized by this world-class reception battle!
For our first home game, let's all work together to seize victory!
We look forward to your passionate support at the venue!!
