The Volleyball Nations League 2026 it could represent much more than a simple calendar appointment for women in Italy. After seasons full of commitments and successes, the technical commissioner Julio Velasco is oriented to manage loads carefully of some columns of the national team, thus opening up space for an expanded group of athletes called to form the pool of possible alternatives to the starters. This is not a real refoundation – many leaders are young and have at least another Olympic cycle ahead of them – but a key step to widen the depth of the rose.
Players like Alessia Orro, Paola Egonu, Myriam Sylla, Anna Danesi e Sarah Fahr they remain the heart of the blue project, but the VNL can become the ideal laboratory for testing new solutions.
Dribbling and bands: room for continuity… and some surprises
In directing, an almost certain confirmation is Carlotta Cambialready an integral part of the winning group. He could find space at his side Chidera Ezeowner in Bergamo and constantly growing, interesting profile for personality and game management.
In band the range of options is wide. Stella Nervini it was one of the seasonal revelations with Chieri, showing technical quality and continuity. Next to her pay attention to Gaia Giovannini ea Loveth Omoruyiprotagonist of a high level championship in Vallefoglia. Also to be monitored Beatrice Gardini and the young one Nicole Piomboniwhich is gaining more and more space and responsibility in Macerata.
Central and opposite: rotations to evaluate
In the center, with Sarah Fahr to manage after the injury, there is no shortage of alternatives. Beatrice Sartori e Linda Nwakalor they stay in the loop, just like Anna Gray, while he could return permanently Marina Lubiantoday in Conegliano. Also pay attention to two profiles already known to the staff: Linda Manfrediniowner in Bergamo, e Matilde Munariniluxury reserve in Conegliano.
Con Paola Egonu destined for rest, the role of opposite will see Ekaterina Antropova as your main reference. But the department is full of alternatives: Merrit Adigwe can be adapted into the role, without forgetting Josephine Obossasecond best striker in the championship, Bintu Diopin great evidence in Cuneo and Adhu Malual, Monviso’s strong point.
The free knot
That of the liberos is a delicate chapter, especially after the departure of Monica De Gennaro. Eleonora Fersino she appears to be the natural candidate for the title role, but behind her the casting is wide open: Martina Armini, Giulia De Nardi, Chiara De Bortoli e Anna Bardaro they represent credible options for building the future of the role.
The VNL 2026 it will therefore not be a simple continuation of the recent winning cycle, but a strategic step for strengthen the base of the national team. Velasco, who last year, when a monument like Caterina Bosetti had to be replaced in the squad, didn’t make a single mistake, will be looking for answers, rather than immediate results: because there is no shortage of talent, but only by truly expanding the group will Italy be able to continue to remain at the top in the years to come.
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