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Albania will play a friendly against Gibraltar at "Europa Point" on Thursday, September 4, five days before the duel with Latvia in Tirana, valid for the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers.
The coach of the red and black national team, Silvinjo, spoke at a media conference before this match, which requires victory.
" As for the match, it's very important. We play Latvia in Tirana. A difficult opponent, a physical and very organized team. It was found that we suffered in the match against Latvia in defense. I think we suffered as a team. When you have players missing. It's more difficult. I worked with Brazil and it was difficult for Brazil too. It happened to us before. You have to prepare and move to the second list of the National Team. We have to do the best with the players we have and we believe in them.
Regarding the situation with Adrian Bajrami, we have completed the waiting list and we have not had any reaction. After the reaction to the press, when we released the full list of 23 players, there was still no change. Two days later someone from the Federation called us and told us that Adrian Bajrami chose to represent Switzerland. I spoke with him for 30 minutes. This happens everywhere in the world. Even with Brazil, there were players who chose Italy and not Brazil.
When working in a National team, it happens that some players get injured. I am pleased with the players who have come, Kacurri, Shpendi, Çokaj. They have come to enjoy the National Team and feel proud of it. There are two different matches. One friendly and one important for the result. I do not believe in friendly matches, because we have to prepare well for victory. It is an important match. After tomorrow's match, we will think about the 11 that we will put on the field against Latvia.
We have joined the team and goalkeeper Simon Simoni, who replaces Elhan Kastrati. He came and became part of the group, did a training session and was not at 100%. That's why we called Simon Simoni and we trust him a lot.
Broja is fine. There are no problems. Broja knows that it is important for him to continue playing. He is a young player and it is important for him to get on the field, help the team, gain experience. He has changed in the last 15 days. He still lives in England, but his mentality has changed. He is doing very well. He has no physical problems, he is very good at the moment.
"It's an important match, I told you before. We're used to pressure, even the players. It's an important match for us. In matches like this you have to face it. You have to play well. We know we have no other chance if we get a result other than victory . "
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