Korean Air has chosen Yosvani as its fifth consecutive partner in a row...Thank you and cheer for the future

Jan 01, 2025

Korean Air has chosen Yosvani as its fifth consecutive partner in a row...Thank you and cheer for the future
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The Korean Air Jumbos have finished their worries. It was Yosvani (34), who was the original choice, not Maxim (36), who came back after growing up.

The Korean Volleyball Federation (hereinafter referred to as the Federation) announced on the 31st of last month that Apogit Spiker Yosvani was decided as a foreign player for Korean Air in the 2024-2025 season.

Korean Air signed Yosvani as a foreign player this season. However, on Oct. 23, his second game of the season, he injured his right shoulder against KEPCO and was diagnosed with a torn cuff. The situation is that it is inevitable to leave for about eight weeks.




Korean Air has hired Maksim as a substitute for Yosvani. Maxim wore a Korean Air uniform ahead of last year's championship game and scored 52 points in three games with a 48.57% attack success rate. Korean Air, which benefited from Maxim's performance, won four consecutive games.

Maxime, who came back, showed better skills than before. It wasn't a powerful attack, but he took advantage of being a left-handed striker and technically bombed the opponent's court.

This season, he appeared in 276 games in 12 appearances, showing a 47.71 percent attack success rate, erasing Yosvani's absence.




Alternative players may play for up to eight weeks from the date of registration according to the regulations. After the match against KB Insurance at Gyeyang Gymnasium on the 29th of last month, Korean Air had to think about either Maxim or Yosvani.

Korean Air has chosen Yosvani as its fifth consecutive partner in a row...Thank you and cheer for the future
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Korean Air has chosen Yosvani as its fifth consecutive partner in a row...Thank you and cheer for the future
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Korean Air coach Tommy Tilikainen said ahead of the game on the 29th, `I have to talk to a lot of people about the pros and cons, which is not a matter for me to decide alone," he declined to say.

Korean Air eventually held Yosvani's hand. As the injured part returned to normal condition, it was evaluated that another powerful attack could be expected.




If Korean Air chooses Yosvani, Maxim can sign with the rest of the club. On the other hand, if Maxim is chosen, Yosvani cannot sign a contract with another club.

This season, many clubs are suffering from foreign injuries. Maxim, who has proven his skills, is considered the best candidate for replacement.

Korean Air could have strategically chosen to accompany Maxim to weaken the power of other teams.

Korean Air ended the first half with 11 wins, 7 losses and 36 points, 10 points behind the leader Hyundai Capital (16 wins, 2 losses, 46 points). With the road busy, I couldn't afford to be conscious of other teams. I chose Yosvani, who will definitely contribute to the team's strength.

Korean Air posted 'Thank You, Maxim Zigalov on its official SNS account. I would like to thank Maxim Zigalov for his wonderful performance as a Korean Air Jumbos player, and I will always support the new futureThe phrase ' was also left.

Korean Air will play its first game in the fourth round against Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance on the 8th. Yosvani will also be ready to launch immediately.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.