Kosovo National Team coach Franco Foda has spoken about the absence of striker Vedat Muriqi in the two friendly matches, announcing that the footballer has decided to rest after a long season with Mallorca.
At the press conference, Foda said that he has been in constant contact with Muriqi and that the decision to take a break was made after numerous commitments during the season.
"I had contact with Vedat Muriqi 10 days ago for the last time. We had some contacts together. He has played many matches for Mallorca. He has played all the matches. He has had a long season," Foda declared.
According to him, Muriqi will return to the Kosovo National Team after the summer and will be available again from September.
"Vedat will return to the national team after this summer, in September, and support the national team," added the German coach.
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Foda emphasized that the Kosovar striker has had a heavy workload during the season, while rest is considered necessary before returning to international matches.
Amir Shaipi joins Kosovo later. Bersant Celina has not joined the team either as he is committed to AIK.
The news was confirmed by the manager of the Kosovo national football team, Bajram Shala.
Kosovo will play its first friendly match away to the Czech Republic on May 31, while on June 7, it will host Andorra at the "Fadil Vokrri" stadium in Pristina.
After the friendlies, Kosovo will play in the Nations League, namely in Group 3 of League B.
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In the group with Kosovo are Austria, Israel and Ireland.
The first match will be against Ireland in Pristina on September 24, while on September 27 they will play away to Austria. That match will take place in Vienna.
