“Volleyball Hiddink” coach Stefano Lavarini, who directed the Korean women’s volleyball team to the semi-finals of the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, said, “It is the most important moment in our journey. .



After finishing the last team training for the semi-final against Brazil at the Shiohama Citizens' Gymnasium in Chiba, Japan on the afternoon of the 5th, coach Lavarini said, "Brazil has never lost in this tournament, and is a well-rounded and strong team in karate. It will be a game,” he said.



However, coach Lavarini emphasized that he will continue to write a moving drama, saying, "We will focus on the game every moment."



Korea was considered the weakest among the teams participating in the Tokyo Olympics, but it is creating miraculous results, breaking everyone's expectations.



South Korea are impressed by winning all three close five sets.



In the match against 'enemy' Japan on the 31st of last month, Blood Marley won after a close 5 set deuce match, and yesterday also won the 5th set against 'strong enemy' Turkey in the quarterfinals.



It is evaluated that Lavarini's 'customized' mercenary skills and strategy shined every moment of victory.



The Korean national team is inferior to Brazil in terms of power, but the variable is that coach Lavarini knows the Brazilian national team well.



From 2017 to 2019, he led the Minas Club of Belo Horizonte, the Brazilian women's volleyball league, and has taught five of the current Brazilian national team players.



Coach Lavarini said, "I gave the information I know to Korean players. Volleyball is a sport that changes with the flow, so you have to respond accordingly."



He added, "The information of the players of the opposing team is important, but it means that our players must respond according to the situation."



Lavarini also said he was keeping an 'appropriate distance' from the players.



“There has to be a tension between the coach and the players,” he said.



He continued, "For me, work comes first," he said.



I also left a message to the Korean people who support Korean women's volleyball.



Coach Lavarini said, "The most important part of our journey remains." "I feel that many fans are with us. Please support us until the end to achieve the best results."



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