Arina and Vargas response from Gabi at VakifBank

Arina and Vargas response from Gabi at VakifBank: We have to stop :

Gabi Guimaraes, who has been wearing the Vakifbank jersey for a long time and is the first foreign captain in the club's history, spoke before the Fenerbahce Opet match in the semi-finals. Brazilian spiker, yellow-dark blue Arina - Vargas drew attention to his offensive power and confessed about Eczacıbası.

VakifBankta Gabiden Arina and Vargas answer: We have to stop.

Brazilian spiker Gabi Guimaraes spoke to Fanatik before the match against Fenerbahce OPET in the CEV Champions League. Brazilian spiker, yellow-dark blue Arina - Vargas drew attention to his offensive power and confessed about Eczacibasi.

'ECZACIBASI SHOWED INCREDIBLE STRENGTH'

'The Turkish League is a difficult league, but making a winning streak this season is more difficult. Eczacibasi showed incredible strength. I think they put it on top of it every year. They are going very stable. We are trying to prove ourselves again in the second part of the league and we spend a lot of effort. We are in a very difficult time. We are going to the most critical matches of the season. For both league and champions league. I can say that our team is very motivated for every lane. It's better for us if the opponents are tough, so we have to push ourselves harder.'

'BOSCOVIC WHO MADE ME THE MOST CHALLENGING'

Captain Gabi, chasing championships in all lanes with

Vakifbank , is about the athlete who pushed him the most; 'One of the most challenging players in the Turkish League is definitely Boskovic. He is very good physically, technically and mentally. It's not easy to play against. Off the field, he's a complete leader. Definitely the most challenging name for me, I can say Boskovic'.

'GUIDETTİ PUSHES MY LIMITS'

'Guidetti is one of the most important names I have worked with. He is someone I trust, both as a coach and as a person. As a coach, he constantly challenges me. He pushes all my limits and strives for me to be better. Coaches are like that, they always push your limit. Coming to VakifBank was a big step for me. It was important to win a silver medal at the Olympics with Brazil . I hope we continue to work with Guidetti for many years.

'NICE CHALLENGE FOR ME'

Responding to the claims of Brazilian coach Ze Roberto that he will come to Turkey, the Brazilian captain; 'On the one hand it was good. On the one hand, it's bad. He's a tremendous trainer. We saw what they did in Fenerbahçe before. 

Wherever he goes, whatever team he works in, that team is improving. Of course this will not be good for us. As VakifBank, it will be difficult to meet him. He is a really good trainer. I have no doubt that he is someone who can succeed wherever he goes. He's known me since he was seventeen. 

 Playing against someone who knows you, knows where and what to do will be more challenging, but it will be a nice challenge for me.'

VakifBankta Gabiden Arina and Vargas answer: We have to stop:

'WE HAVE TO STOP THEM'

Fenerbahce is doing really impressive work. Vargas, Ana Cristina, Arina Fedorovtseva, Macris and Eda and more are some very good names to add. They are the names that make a difference for Fenerbahçe. A team that reacts very well in challenging moments in the game. Arina, Vargas and Ana Cristina's serve is very good, we have to focus very well from the moment they serve. 

We have to stop the traits they are good at. But the more important thing is to focus on our own game, to believe in our time and to believe in our effort. We are excited, there were matches that they and we won in the last year. After that, there is no trophy that we did not win last season. This season, things are more difficult, but we will push ourselves. We are getting ready day by day, we are always working to be better. We work harder every day.

'TURKISH PEOPLE ARE VERY HOSPITAL'

Gabi, who continues her life away from her home, said the following about the process of getting used to Turkey and her life; I had a dream to play outside my country. This season is my 4th year spent away from my family. However, I feel like this is my home because VakifBank makes me feel that way as a club.

Also, Turkish people are very hospitable and friendly. I've felt it since the first year I came here. Under normal circumstances, the first year you go to a place, you have difficulties, you do not know how people will welcome you, or you have no idea whether they will accept you. In this regard, Brazilian people and Turkish people are similar, they are friendly.

' THEY SAY CAPITANO'

Explaining his nickname in the team, the Brazilian national athlete said, 'A lot of my teammates call me "Capitano" right now. It's so special to see my career change. Seeing that I can lead, being a captain, gaining everyone's respect, these are important things for me."

'I CAN'T FORGET THE ECZACIBASI MATCH'

The experienced athlete who made statements about the match he did not forget this season; ' I can say the Eczacibasi match, which is the semi-final match of the World Clubs Championship. We didn't win the tournament, but it was a really important win. We lost against them in the league. We knew we could make a difference. They are very good this season, but we said we can win against them as VakifBank. It was one of those matches that I felt we wanted as a whole team. In this case, it was one of the moments that gave a clue about our team's desire.'

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