Overview
- Germany kicked off their VNL campaign with a commanding 3-0 victory over South Korea in Rio de Janeiro, highlighted by captain Camilla Weitzel’s 16-point performance.
- In their second match, the Germans fell 2-3 to Olympic champion Italy, with Lina Alsmeier leading Germany’s attack with 15 points.
- Under new coach Giulio Bregoli, the squad is focusing on building consistency and confidence ahead of the World Championship in Thailand.
- Germany’s next fixture is against host nation Brazil on Saturday, offering another test in their group stage.
- The VNL brings together 18 teams in a 12-match group phase across three venues, with the top eight advancing to knockout rounds and bolstering teams’ preparations for major tournaments.