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Injuries test Alas Pilipinas depth at SEA VLeague
Alas Pilipinas is testing its roster depth in the first leg of the 2025 Southeast Asian V.League in Candon City, Ilocos Sur, aiming for a podium finish.
Key players Marck Espejo (ankle sprain), Louie Ramirez (college graduation), and Owa Retamar (illness) are absent, leading to younger players and UAAP MVP Ken Batas stepping up.
Batas expressed confidence in the team's readiness, highlighting months of training and improving chemistry.
He emphasized that players filling in for unavailable teammates are prepared to contribute offensively and defensively.
The tournament serves as a crucial platform for Alas Pilipinas to evaluate their readiness for the FIVB Volleyball Men's World Championship in two months.
The Philippine squad opened its campaign with a loss to Vietnam.
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