By NIKOLE JAVIER
Alyssa Valdez is grateful and thrilled to be back in action for Creamline in its grand slam bid after missing two international competitions in the Premier Volleyball League (PVL) Reinforced Conference which started Saturday in Sta. Rosa, Laguna.
The veteran spiker was ruled out of the official roster of the Cool Smashers in the Asian Volleyball Confederation Cup for Women and the ASEAN Grand Prix after she was slowed down by dengue virus.
Now fully recovered, Valdez rejoined the team training two weeks ago along with Turkish import Yeliz Basa, as she announced her readiness to get into the mix.
“I’m just really grateful to be back on the court with these girls. Not having played with the girls, actually I was very very sad kasi nga we were really looking forward to representing the country,” said Valdez during the league’s media conference on Wednesday, Oct. 5.
The Creamline-PH managed to place sixth in the AVC while falling at the back of the grid in its Thailand stint.
Valdez, who’s expected to display her winning form in the league, found it difficult to adjust after missing two months of training and game exposure.
“But grabe sa training ang hirap. Kasi lahat sila nagkaroon ng exposure, humahabol lang talaga ako. Our coaching staff has been doing a really good job para makaabot ako. I’m just really listening to them. I’m excited to contribute kung anong way man sa team this coming conference. It’s good to be back,” Valdez added.
Creamline will make its appearance in the league against PLDT on Oct. 13 at the Philsports Arena in Pasig.
