
"Every coach would be envious of what Silvinjo is doing in such a short time in the Albanian National Team." This is what the former coach of the Reds and Blacks, Astrit Hafizi, initially said in an interview for "Panorama Sport", evaluating the changes that the Brazilian has brought to the national team, even though there are some minor criticisms about the first match, but he justifies this with time. short that the new coach has on the bench. Hafizi thinks that Albania should be brave in the upcoming matches, because that's the only way they can get positive results.
In the end, when asked about the fiery atmosphere in the meeting with Moldova, as well as the presence of many well-known figures of Albanian football, he says: "I haven't been in the AFL's preferences for national team matches for a long time. I haven't received an invitation in a while. I believe that the leaders of the Federation, and in particular the president, know these things," said Hafizi, who "harassed" Armand Duka through the interview.
The two games in June were within expectations and managed to get six points. In your eyes, how did the presentation of the National Team look to you?
For a coach coming in for the first time and having the short time as was Silvinho's case, it is something that any coach would envy. For two games, for such a short time, to choose the players, to introduce something new, I think it is very positive. Moreover it was worth it to Silvinho seeing that he didn't have much time available. It's something very good to start with six points, despite the fact that we also had the draw in our favor, considering that they are the last two teams in our group. However, wins are wins and will count for future matches.
You followed the national team during the time of Edi Reja, but from the outside, how different does Albania look?
In terms of attack it is completely different. There are big differences in the attack game from Reja to Silvinjo. This was seen in these matches and the game system itself, 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1, I think shows this. The Brazilian gave the signs and he watched the matches carefully, even though we had some mistakes with Moldova. But it is understood that it is not easy to change the game system in such a short time.
I take the opportunity to ask you about the case of Ervin Fakaj, who said a few weeks ago that he was expelled from the National Veterans...
It's a shame. Something that does not suit any Federation. I can also say something through this interview, because we talk more in general. I say to President Duka, you are or are not in charge and with all the good things you have done for our football, you cannot remove my name from what I have done, however little and modestly, for the national team. I have my place, but…
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