Imoco Volley, Squarcini is Folie’s heir: “It’s my big chance”

One of the central revelations arrives in Conegliano: “I have to grow against the wall, I bring reliability on the serve”

CONEGLIANO. “My heir? Squarcini. She looks like an undererdog but she has great potential ”. So spoke Raphaela Folie before leaving Conegliano. So today, with the announcement of the arrival in the Marca of last season’s central-revelation, those words sound even more beautiful. Federica Squarcini is one of the players on the launch pad on the Italian scene. Toscana, born on 24 September 2000 in Pontedera, a central 183 cm, was highlighted with super performances with the Cuneo shirt and since last year has also begun to attend the blue round in the senior national team after the successes with the youth teams.

“I am very happy to come to Conegliano, a team that I have always admired since I was a child on TV and it is a dream now to be able to play with this shirt. the great opportunity that awaited me, to which I could not say no. “

Last year in Cuneo was that of consecration for you.

“Last season was all a crescendo, both personally and as a team. I would like to thank the Cuneo club, which believed a lot in me, making me grow and giving me the opportunity to show off. Now I arrive in Conegliano, club with many objectives and used to always being at the top of all competitions. I can say that I feel ready to take this step because I want to get involved and take advantage of this great opportunity. I am aware that it will not be easy but I have a great desire to learn and to have new experiences. I will certainly listen to the advice of my future companions and I will try to give my best in everything. “

How do you feel you still have room for improvement?

“This year I was able to work a lot on technique and improve on many fundamentals. If I can say where I would like to take an extra step it would be the wall, especially as regards the readings of the opponent’s game. attack and batting, but there is room to work there too, however I hope to give all my contribution to my new team. “

Do you like the Imoco game, do you think you can enter without problems?

“Playing against Conegliano, especially for me who am a central, was not easy, because Wolosz’s game is very fast and difficult to read against the wall. But I must say that I like it very much, I love to play fast and propose myself in the game with many alternatives even with detached ball. I think it will be stimulating to enter this type of game, I will have a lot to learn and I will have the opportunity to grow. “

Lots of news this year and a new group to be formed, ready?

“Yes, I know that the Conegliano team will be made up of many new players, who come from different leagues and situations. It will be a mix between experience and youth and I am sure that over time we will create the right group feeling that will allow us to take away many satisfactions. I already know some of my companions and I am very happy to find them here and I can’t wait to meet the others! “

Your summer plans?

“This summer I will face the Mediterranean Games with the national team in Algeria from 25 June to 5 July. I am very happy to have had another opportunity with the blue jersey, since last year I was unable to participate in the VNL due to a problem. physical. For me it’s always an honor. “

Did you know that Palaverde hosts the Gialloblù fans, with their warmth and passion?

“I am very curious to play at Palaverde, because I have always seen the stadium full of people to support the team. The atmosphere there is very nice and the fans are very warm, they follow the team in all their away games and represent the extra player who can help and charge the team. It will be stimulating and exciting to meet them and share all the emotions with them! “

Finally, what are your prospects for next season?

“As far as the club is concerned, like every year, there are great goals both in the Italian championship and in international competitions. So surely the goal will be to try to achieve excellent results. For what concerns me, I am aware that at at the beginning I will have to settle in and get used to the rhythm of this team, but I hope to enrich my baggage with many new emotions. “