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Elseid Hysaj is selected by the players of the Albanian national team for today's press conference. From Kaiserau, Albania's Euro 2024 training center, the right winger who plays for Lazio, said:
" We worked a lot physically. We were not at our 100% in the two friendlies. We showed that we are in good shape and we are training even more to be ready for the match with Italy.
The emphasis in training is not placed on one point. We are working to be as compact as possible and not leave too much space for the opponents. We are working in terms of compactness, to be as close as possible to each other on the field.
There are three very strong matches, but also very beautiful. We have to enjoy this European, you never know what can happen. One may not be called after the European, but it happens in football. If we believe in ourselves, we can be one of the surprises of the European Championship. We are all calm, we are confident in our values.
Italy? It looks like a struggling team from the outside, but it's not what it seems. I know Italy. It is a very strong team, there are strong individuals. I know them, having played against them, some of them are also teammates. Let's take it seriously, because Italy is not what it seems in the friendly.
Euro 2024? In 2016 it was a completely different team and event. Now it's the second time for me, Berisha and Abrash. We know we can do more. It's not a good thing if we lose, it's a problem if we lose in Italy.
To be more serious, we can and should try to pass the group. To be calm about giving our best and go out with our heads held high.
We know each other, but it doesn't mean you can stop your opponent just because you know him. I don't like the phrase that Italy doesn't have strong players. It is a team among the strongest. He also won the last European Championship despite the fact that no one believed in Italy.
I feel better when they tell me that we are not the favorites. It motivates us, it is more beautiful. The pressure shifts to them. We know our values, we can achieve something, we can win even against strong teams. Football never knows.
Friendly towards Azerbaijan? We worked a lot physically. We put a lot of running and strength into our legs, naturally the last few minutes would be difficult for us.
I'm happy with what we did. It's been almost 12 years since I played in Serie A. I know my strength and where I go wrong or do well. I will be even more focused.
I will do my best for the red and black jersey. You have to become part of the family and give your contribution, inside and outside the family. Now is a beautiful moment, we have passed the difficult moments. I want to taste it.
We have to talk on the pitch against Italy, not with words. We also love them in points. We came here to get them.
The draw? The important thing is not to lose, even the point is good. Better one than none. Portugal won the European with draws.
First training? I believe we have had a change of heart. Before we were more relaxed, we are more focused on the pitch.
The comparison? I had a lot of good moments in 2016, we almost qualified. With this group it's like family again. All the young guys have adjusted quite well. It's a fantastic group, we're on the same page and we're all happy.
We had a very warm reception, the Albanian fans love the National Team very much. They will fill the stadium against Italy like in Euro 2016. We are a new team, we are working well. It is important to keep calm on the pitch, as Italy is a dangerous team.
Italy's weak point? All teams have weaknesses. We will try to find weaknesses in Italy, the coach will also help us. Italy is missing a bomber. Immobile is a champion, I was expecting to play against him, I'm sorry it's not, but the last season has not been very positive for him.
Now I am a Hysaj with more experience, with many things in my head. We didn't come here to pass the time. I'm not satisfied with a little bread, I want big bread. Let's not have hostages at the end.
In 2016 I was young, I was very satisfied, now I want to achieve more. I hope we all have the right hunger.
The achievement will be that all of Albania applauds us after the matches. To be proud, both in defeat and in victory. Let's return home with our heads held high ", concluded Shkodran./ Super Sport
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