Fedor Ivanov suffers ankle injury during volleyball warm-ups

Finnish volleyball player Fedor Ivanov suffered an ankle injury during warm-ups prior to the European Championship semifinal against France. The injury occurred when Ivanov collided with French captain Antoine Brizard, causing Ivanov's ankle to twist.

Sergei Ivanov, Fedor's father and a volleyball coach, witnessed the incident and described it as a rare and unfortunate occurrence during warm-ups. French player Antoine Brizard noted that the injury disrupted the rhythm of the match, as the Finnish team had to adjust to playing without their primary setter.

Teammate Severi Savonsalmi expressed deep frustration over the loss and the impact of Ivanov's absence, describing the situation as a catastrophe for the team's offensive play. Despite the setback, head coach Olli Kunnari and the team are shifting focus toward the bronze medal match against Slovenia.