Knack ready for the stunt

Knack Roeselare has given itself a great starting position against Modena by winning 0-3 in Palapanini. Winning two sets is enough for the CEV cup, and even if Roeselare loses 0-3 or 1-3, a golden set is still possible. At Modena, playmaker Bruno is unsure. He sprained his ankle against Piacenza last weekend.

Roeselare outclassed Modena in the first leg, and constantly forced the Italian record champion into error. It could even count on a sublime Stijn D’Hulst and an unstoppable Pablo Kukartsev. The question is how motivated Modena appears. Will they go full for European success, or will the scudetto take precedence, with the decisive match against Piacenza on Monday?

It will not be due to public support. Every square centimeter of the Tomabelhal turns blue (with 109 Italian supporters, after all), and a few thousand supporters are also waiting in the expo hall to call the Knack to victory.