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Japan males’s volleyball famous person Ran Takahashi cuts quick his newest VNL go to in Manila at only one recreation performed attributable to a nagging knee damage
MANILA, Philippines – Crew Japan will probably be one member quick in its final two VNL Manila video games as famous person spiker Ran Takahashi has left the Philippines attributable to a nagging knee damage, Philippine Nationwide Volleyball Federation (PNVF) president Ramon “Tats” Suzara stated on Friday, June 21.
Takahashi’s 2024 VNL stint in Manila has subsequently ended at only one recreation performed: a 13-point effort in a five-set loss in opposition to Canada final Tuesday, June 18.
The burden of main Japan in its final two video games now lands on Takahashi’s partners-in-crime, fiery Yuji Nishida and captain Yuki Ishikawa, who led Friday’s three-set blowout of the Netherlands with 16 and 15 factors, respectively.
For Nishida, who scored a whopping 10 factors within the deciding third body, stated it’s now as much as the remainder of Japan to hold the scoring cudgels, first in opposition to France on Saturday, June 22, 7 pm, after which in opposition to the USA on Sunday, June 23, 7 pm.
“I hoped that he would come again however it’s the state of affairs and it’s extra vital to have that mentality. Perhaps, we have been just a little bit nervous, I feel the fellows are maintaining the motivation and vitality. So, I hope that [Ran] will come again a lot better at his recreation and [rejoin] the group,” he stated.
“It’s not so lengthy earlier than the Olympics, so, [he’s not in a hurry]. However we are going to hold enhancing step-by-step, for the vital video games.”
Ishikawa, who respectfully declined to additional touch upon his teammate’s situation, stated his group merely has to maneuver on and discover the subsequent finest choices in opposition to the French and Individuals.
“I can’t converse for the group however we’ve to play with out him. [Tatsunori] Otsuka was enjoying effectively, so we’re so blissful, and when somebody [has an] damage, we’ve to play at all times. So we [act like] a single physique,” he stated.
Carrying a 7-3 VNL 2024 report and already assured of a Paris Olympics spot, Japan possible erred on the facet of warning relating to Takahashi, who has had an extended historical past of accidents lately.
Nishida, Ishikawa, and the remainder of the star-studded Japanese, nevertheless, have greater than sufficient firepower to deal with enterprise, as they confirmed to full impact Friday night time in opposition to the Dutch. – Rappler.com
