The Albanian national football team plays the last preparatory match before the European "Germany 2024" on Friday. The friendliness towards Azerbaijan in Albania is considered important.
The match Albania - Azerbaijan takes place at the stadium "Haladas Sportkomplexum" in Hungary and starts at 19:00.
The coach of Albania, Sylvinho, at the press conference on Thursday said that he is very satisfied with the work of the players throughout the preparatory phase.
The Brazilian technician confirmed that against Azerbaijan he will give more space to the players who did not play in the match against Liechtenstein. Albania was persuasive towards Liechtenstein. Won on Monday with the result 3:0.
"We still have a few days until the match with Italy and it remains to be seen how things will turn out until that moment. It is important that in the match against Azerbaijan we give the players, especially those who have not played many minutes, the opportunity to try as many new things as possible. It is a very dynamic, very fast process for the National Team", said Sylvinho.
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He also commented on Albania's first match in Germany. He said that he expects a difficult match against the reigning champion of Europe, Italy.
Spain and Croatia are also in the group with Albania and Italy.
"Italy is the reigning European champion team. Of course it is a very difficult match. We are preparing to properly face Italy, one of the strongest teams in Europe and the world, as well as Croatia and Spain who are in our group. It is a very strong group, very beautiful for Albania, for all of us, the staff, the players. The important thing is to enjoy this second participation in the finals of a big tournament like the European one, to try to do the best in the tournament. After the friendly match with Azerbaijan, we will have the opportunity to evaluate and make our analysis in order to face Italy as best as possible in the first challenge. Normally, I also watched the friendly match between Italy and Turkey", said Sylvinho.
Sylvinho on Friday submits the final list with the names of 26 players who will appear in the European "Germany 2024". The Brazilian technician does not commented on the list, saying that it is important that the players prepare well and work well.
He said that the players who appear in Serie A are motivated to win against Italy.
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"We have a lot of respect for our rivals, Italy, Croatia and Spain. Above all, we have a lot of respect for the tournament, for "Euro 2024". I assure you 100% that we are aware that we have three not strong rivals in the group, but three very strong rivals. Of course, we have respect for our rivals", the Brazilian emphasized.
He has defended the decision to include midfielder Amir Abrashi, appreciating the contribution he has made in the qualifiers and friendly matches.
Next to Sylvinho in the conference was the striker Taulant Seferi. Seferi assured that the whole team will give their best in the European finals.
"During this period we worked very hard, with high intensity with all the staff. It is a pride to be part of the National Team, a very good feeling. What is most important is that we are all together and we are very happy to be here and we are looking forward to the European Championship. We are working hard", said Seferi.
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He emphasized that he accepts the competition with Arbë Hoxha. He says that competition makes a team stronger.
After the match against Azerbaijan, Albania travels to Germany where it will make the final preparations before the European Championship. Albania will play its first match against Italy on June 15 in Dortmund. On June 19, he plays in Hamburg against Croatia, and on June 24, the last group game against Spain in Dusseldorf.
