PVL: Why Alyssa Valdez sat out Creamline's game vs Galeries

Kennedy Caacbay, ABS-CBN News

<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img alt='Creamline captain Alyssa Valdez. Photo from PVL Media Bureau' src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/sports/12/05/12052023-pvl-afc-creamline-vs-galeries-alyssa-valdez-9262.jpg' ><figcaption>Creamline captain Alyssa Valdez. <em>Photo from PVL Media Bureau</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA – Creamline's preparation for the 2023 PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals includes resting its key player and team captain Alyssa Valdez.</p><p>Valdez did not see action on Tuesday against Galeries Tower, but the squad managed to escape in four sets, 19-25, 25-16, 25-14, 25-13, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.</p><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/12/05/23/pvl-creamline-completes-sweep-of-all-filipino-elims'>PVL: Defending champ Creamline completes sweep of All-Filipino elims</a></li></ul><p>The Cool Smashers swept the elimination round as they stayed on top with an 11-0 slate.</p><p>Talking to reporters in the postgame conference, coach Sherwin Meneses said Valdez sat out not due to injury, but to gain rest for the semifinals.</p><p>"Siyempre number one priority is maka-rest siya nang maganda para pagpasok ng semifinals, talagang mas maganda 'yung maging performance," Meneses said.</p><p>This also served as an opportunity to give playing time to other players, Meneses disclosed, as they faced the previously 1-9 Highrisers.</p><p>"Saka siyempre 'yung ibang players din, gusto naming makalaro. Hindi naman siya injury, talagang nag-rest lang. Kasi medyo dikit-dikit na 'yung mga games, lalo na pagpasok ng semifinals," he added.</p><p>"I think makikita naman siya sa Thursday."</p><p>Creamline will face Chery Tiggo Crossovers on December 7 at the same venue to kick off the best-of-three postseason match.</p><p><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></p><figure class='op-interactive'><iframe allow='autoplay; fullscreen' frameborder='0' height='100%' id='ivsplayer01' scrolling='no' src='https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&spid=3001339&vid=2893059' width='100%'></iframe></figure><div class='iwantbar'>Watch more News on <a href='https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news' target='_blank'>iWantTFC</a></div>

<p>The Cool Smashers swept the elimination round as they stayed on top with an 11-0 slate.</p><p>Talking to reporters in the postgame conference, coach Sherwin Meneses said Valdez sat out not due to injury, but to gain rest for the semifinals.</p><p>"Siyempre number one priority is maka-rest siya nang maganda para pagpasok ng semifinals, talagang mas maganda 'yung maging performance," Meneses said.</p><p>This also served as an opportunity to give playing time to other players, Meneses disclosed, as they faced the previously 1-9 Highrisers.</p><p>"Saka siyempre 'yung ibang players din, gusto naming makalaro. Hindi naman siya injury, talagang nag-rest lang. Kasi medyo dikit-dikit na 'yung mga games, lalo na pagpasok ng semifinals," he added.</p><p>"I think makikita naman siya sa Thursday."</p><p>Creamline will face Chery Tiggo Crossovers on December 7 at the same venue to kick off the best-of-three postseason match.</p><p><strong>RELATED VIDEO</strong></p><figure class='op-interactive'><iframe allow='autoplay; fullscreen' frameborder='0' height='100%' id='ivsplayer01' scrolling='no' src='https://player.ivideosmart.com/ivsplayer/v4/dist/html/iframe-src.html?iframeid=ivsplayer01&key=e8c22c015ca9eafa76f1e3edfa03c603&spid=3001339&vid=2893059' width='100%'></iframe></figure><div class='iwantbar'>Watch more News on <a href='https://www.iwanttfc.com/#!/browse/Genres/News/tag_id_genres/id_news' target='_blank'>iWantTFC</a></div>

<p>Valdez did not see action on Tuesday against Galeries Tower, but the squad managed to escape in four sets, 19-25, 25-16, 25-14, 25-13, at the PhilSports Arena in Pasig City.</p><ul class='op-related-articles'>	<li><a href='https://news.abs-cbn.com/sports/12/05/23/pvl-creamline-completes-sweep-of-all-filipino-elims'>PVL: Defending champ Creamline completes sweep of All-Filipino elims</a></li></ul>

<div class='embed-wrap'><figure data-feedback='fb:likes,fb:comments'><img alt='Creamline captain Alyssa Valdez. Photo from PVL Media Bureau' src='https://sa.kapamilya.com/absnews/abscbnnews/media/2023/sports/12/05/12052023-pvl-afc-creamline-vs-galeries-alyssa-valdez-9262.jpg' ><figcaption>Creamline captain Alyssa Valdez. <em>Photo from PVL Media Bureau</em></figcaption></figure></div><p>MANILA – Creamline's preparation for the 2023 PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals includes resting its key player and team captain Alyssa Valdez.</p>

Creamline's preparation for the 2023 PVL All-Filipino Conference semifinals includes resting its key player and team captain Alyssa Valdez.

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PVL: Why Alyssa Valdez sat out Creamline's game vs Galeries

PVL: Why Alyssa Valdez sat out Creamline's game vs Galeries