To win Hyundai Capital... YOSHVANI's comeback! Korean Air has chosen Cuba's big shot instead of Maxim.
Dec 31, 2024
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The Korea Volleyball Federation (KOVO) announced on the 31st that the existing Yosvani Hernandez was not a substitute player Maxim Zigalov as a foreign player in the second half of the season for Korean Air.
Yosvani is the main player who led Korean Air to victory in the 2020-2021 season, which was the starting point for four consecutive losses.
Yosvani played as an outside heater for Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance last season. Ahead of this season, he returned to Incheon for the first time in three years and returned to the apogee position, but left after the opening two games due to a shoulder injury. He is expected to miss at least eight weeks.
Korean Air quickly recruited Maxim, the last piece of last season's victory, as a substitute, filling Yosvani's void. Maksim is the one who fits Korean Air coach Tommy Tilikainen's style better. Rumor has it that Yosvani's recovery from injury is not yet complete.
Korean Air currently ranks second overall with 11 wins and seven losses (36 points). However, it is 10 points shorter than Hyundai Capital (46 points).
For Korean Air, which is seeking to win its fifth consecutive victory in the integration, it should overcome Hyundai Capital, which is reinforced by Leonardo Leyva (Leo), the strongest foreign player in the V League, this year. This season, Korean Air lost three out of three against Hyundai Capital, and two of them were losses after joining Maxim. Even in the Christmas match against Hyundai Capital (0-3 loss at set score), Maxim's limitations were felt desperately.
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Maxim played in a total of 12 games and 47 sets this season, scoring 276 points. His record is excellent, ranking third in serve and fifth in scoring. If it is a team other than Korean Air, there is a high possibility that the attack share will rise further.
In the volleyball world, Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance, which lacks Grosdanov's performance, is considered the number one destination for Maxim. In addition, OK Savings Bank or Woori Card, which have poor replacement foreign players (Chris, Nikolic) could be candidates.
Korean Air is also looking for a replacement for Aref in the Asian quarter.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
