Sheilla is back! Thaisa is back! Fabiana is back! Fabi is back!
The vacation is over for the 4 aforementioned Olympic champions and they will now resume their commitments with the National Team at the training center Saquarema to prepare for the 2013 FIVB World Grand Prix.
Coach Guimaraes has released his preliminary roster for the prestigious annual tournament.
Setters: Dani Lins, Josefa Souza (Fabiola), Claudia Silva
Opposite Hitters: Sheilla Castro, Tandara Caixeta, Monique Pavão
Outside Hitters: Fernanda Garay, Natalia Pereira, Ellen Braga, Michelle Pavão, Priscila Daroit
Middle BlockersB: Fabiana Claudino, Adenizia Silva, Juciely Silva, Leticia Hage, Thaisa Menezes, Ana Beatriz Correa (Bia)
Liberos: Camila Brait, Fabiana Oliveira (Fabi)
In case you didn’t know, most of the players on the roster recently competed at the 2013 Volley Masters in Switzerland and 2013 Alassio Cup with Brazil winning both tournaments.
Noticeably missing on the list are Jaqueline who is reportedly trying to take a season off and focus on starting a family with Murilo, Paula Pequeno and Mari. The last 2 played in Turkey this past season but had to end it due to injuries.
With this roster, do you think Brazil has what it takes to win the Grand Prix?
(image: zimbio.com)
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