Sir and Vero Volley to get SuperLega playoffs underway on Saturday

“It's a great time coming! All the teams that made the playoffs have earned it! They definitely want to play, to show their worth, and we'll have to be ready. I think the work we've done so far is good, so we don't need to do much more or do anything incredible. I don't know what the game will be like, but I'm sure we'll approach it as we know how. Vero Volley are a team that, when they're in good shape, can cause problems. But we have to focus on our job, and if we can find the key to defeating them, the court will obviously tell!” Sebastian Sole, middle blocker of Sir Susa Vim Perugia

“We are proud and happy to be able to play in the playoffs, a goal the team set for itself and one for which the players were extremely motivated. We faced some difficulties during the season, but we fought back and had a strong finish that allowed us to consolidate our eighth place in the standings. Now the goal is to give our all in every game we play. We know we'll be facing a team that's in incredible shape despite their recent absences, a team full of champions, led by an experienced and successful coach. It's not easy to overwhelm Perugia right now because they have a high intensity of play and a solid reception. We'll have to be very good at making the most of our opponents' mistakes." Massimo Eccheli, head coach of Vero Volley Monza

“Reaching a milestone like two hundred games for the same club is a great achievement, and even more so when you do it with a prestigious and important club like Trentino Volley. I'm proud and honored to reach this number on such an important day as Sunday, in front of our home crowd. We begin our playoff run facing the very opponent we defeated in the final last season, and that alone speaks volumes about how tough and close this quarterfinal can be. We'll have a home-court advantage in three of the five games in the series, and we'll have to try to exploit it immediately. It will be a very difficult match, as is only natural in the playoffs of the best championship in the world.” Daniele Lavia, outside hitter of Itas Trentino Trento

“Compared to a couple of months ago, our team has made significant progress in terms of attitude on the court. Now we just need to complete the final step in preparation for all the games that can be decided by a ball. We must continue our growth and analyze what went wrong to be ready against Trento. The Italian champions await us, and even without the unavailable Alessandro Michieletto, they have everything they need to play excellent volleyball. Maintaining a cool head in the most tense moments is what can carry us forward and what is missing now. I'm confident! So far, the path hasn't been straightforward, but Lube can still improve.” Giampaolo Medei, head coach of Cucine Lube Civitanova

“We will approach these playoffs, treating each match as if it were a final. We'll arrive at Sunday in good shape. We're seeing encouraging signs compared to the critical issues we've had recently. Therefore, I'm confident that we'll be ready to face a very dangerous Milan team on Sunday. Fortunately, the boys are playing good volleyball, even if they're not in top form.” Fabio Soli, head coach of Rana Verona

“Sunday brings another tough match against Verona. We need to recover from our CEV Challenge Cup as quickly as possible, unfortunately without Checco (Francesco Recine), because the most important part of the season begins on Sunday. We'll have to be at 100% because Verona are on the other side, and we know it won't be easy.” Ferre Reggers, opposite of Allianz Milan

“We can't wait to get on the court, an anticipation that must be transformed into competitive spirit and determination to best tackle these playoffs. The team is ready both technically and tactically. It's clear we're facing a tough opponent in great form, but we're ready too. I expect a packed house playing alongside with us.” Alberto Giuliani, head coach of Valsa Group Modena

“We're two very young teams, created in the same way. I don't know if we have the same mentality, but we've both found the right balance to reach the playoffs. Having them face us right away in the quarterfinals is great and it gives me energy to play game one at the Panini hall. But our arena is also packed this year, and it shows.” Alessandro Bovolenta, opposite of Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza