MANILA, Philippines — Creamline unveils its new players Bea de Leon and Denden Lazaro-Revilla as it shoots for a piece of the lead against a dangerous Akari today in the Premier Volleyball League All-Filipino Conference at the PhilSports Arena.
De Leon and Lazaro-Revilla were held out in a 34-36, 25-23, 25-22, 25-15 win over the Farm Fresh Foxies Saturday due to health issues but should make their much-awaited debuts in their 6 p.m. duel with the Chargers.
“Galing sila therapy. Hindi sila masyado naka-ensayo ng maganda,” said Creamline coach Sherwin Meneses of his new acquisitions. “Ako na magsasabi, maglalaro sila sa Thursday.”
A win for Creamline would catapult it back to the top along with Chery Tiggo, PLDT and sister team Choco Mucho, which all won their first two outings.
Akari is eyeing to bounce back from a 21-25, 25-18, 25-12, 25-18 defeat to Cignal in its last game.
Meneses, however, voiced his concern over the alarming errors they committed last time out.
“Wino-work out namin errors. Kasalanan ng team. Medyo excited gumalaw,” said Meneses. “Titignan namin mabuti kung ano basic error nangyari. Good thing nangyari, naka-recover kami.”
The Cool Smashers have continued to rely on their unbreakable bond and smooth chemistry in sweeping the All Filipino Conference in 15 games last year for their league-best sixth crown.