Attack The World vol.4: Yuki Ishikawa’s Italian Volleyball Playoffs Journey & Quest for Toughness

2023-05-10 01:45:23

Yuki Ishikawa’s Attack The World vol.4

(vol.3: “Really one step away from losing in the playoff semi-finals”>>)

Yuki Ishikawa, who fought in the playoffs in Milan in the Italian first division, lost in the third-place match and finished in fourth place. It was a disappointing result because he was just regarding to reach the final, but 4th place was his best in the eight seasons he spent in Italy. It was the club’s highest ever result.

In the quarter-finals of the playoffs, he overthrew Perugia, who were undefeated in the regular season, and in the semi-finals, he was active as the centerpiece of the team that fought once morest last season’s champions, Civitanova. Ishikawa, who has left a solid footprint, is confident and confident, and new challenges can be seen.

Ishikawa, who played an active role as a central player for Milan, who finished the season in 4th place
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[I didn’t have enough toughness in my body and mind]

――The 3rd place match was a straight loss in all 3 matches. We mightn’t show the tenacity of Milan, and the game continued to be tough.

“I gave everything I had in the quarter-finals and semi-finals. I still didn’t have enough mental and physical toughness. I felt like I was giving it my all, so it was difficult to switch from there.

――In the 3rd match of the 3rd place match, Ishikawa served at 21-24 in the 3rd set. The opponent’s serve on the match point resulted in an out and gave the opponent a point, and the match ended. what were you thinking?

“I expected that the serve would come around, so I prepared. Because I didn’t have toughness myself.In order to play an active role in that scene, in that state of mind and body, I have to be tougher.I can play in any situation without thinking regarding fatigue. I thought I had to become like that.”

――It must have been difficult to get in good condition following 10 quarter-finals and semi-finals.

“That’s right. In the quarter-final match once morest Perugia, I was hanging my leg.In the semi-final match once morest Civitanova, I had no choice but to motivate myself. Milad got injured, me and Melgalejo. We had matches and practices with only players on the side, so I feel like I was close to my limit.

Still, I thought that the strength to fight and the toughness are necessary as I go up. Players who play for Perugia, Civitanova, and Trento, who are in the European Champions League, are tough.”

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