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The coach of the national team, Sylvinho spoke at the press conference on the eve of Friday's friendly against Azerbaijan.
The coach of the Reds and Blacks emphasized that he will give more minutes to players who have not played much while adding that he hopes that in Euro 2024 his team will play more than three matches.
The last friendly before Euro 2024, will the formation against Italy take the field?
What do you want to see from Albania in this match?
"We are making preparations, two friendlies were on the schedule. It's a fast work process, we didn't have two or three weeks available. We have seven days of training and we have two friendlies. We are preparing for the match with Italy, but I cannot say how the team will play in that challenge. It remains to be seen when the moments will come. In the match against Azerbaijan, we will give minutes to the players who have not played much and try".
You followed Italy in the match against Albania, do they look like an opponent we can get a result from? "They are the current champions, they are among the strongest in Europe and the world, just like Spain and Croatia. It's a nice group for all of us, it's an opportunity to enjoy this second European participation, to try to do our best. After the friendly we will do our analysis, to face better. We followed Italy's friendly."
Final roster tomorrow, any last minute changes?
"Every day is important for the staff and the team. Currently, all are charged. We are training in a very good camp, quiet and with fantastic conditions. Tomorrow the final list is decided, we have one more day to see and analyze. If there is an injury later, UEFA allows a substitution, I hope it doesn't happen."
Who is Plan B on the right besides Asan?
"Asani is a player who has not played recently, he is fit, but he has not played again. For Asani, tomorrow is an opportunity to get more minutes, because he has not played in the last four or five months. We are keeping an eye on him, he is in good condition. Of course, when a player feels a little tired, it is good to intervene because we have other quality players who can do that role. Let's see and it remains to be evaluated".
Would you like to change something if you had the opportunity to prepare for the European Championship? "No, the preparation is very good. Here is a very good place. We are calm. We are participating in an important tournament, we must enjoy it and show responsibility. We are satisfied with how the work is being done, we have been working for nine days.
All players are charged and motivated. Focused on their work. There are players who have played 30-40 games, others who have played less. This is not in our hands, but we worked to get the right load".
The "Italian block" of the national team, how important will it be for the confrontation with Italy? "Playing against Italy is a great motivation. Even when I was with Brazil in 1982, I watched the Brazil-Italy match, Brazil lost that match. You don't need to play in Serie A to have the right motivation, it doesn't matter where you play in Spain, Germany, Bundesliga or Portugal. They have a heavy jersey and are favorites, for us it is important to prepare well".
Contract renewal?
"I'm from Lushnja, Lushnja. Those who say "What?" they are from Tirana. There is a lot of work to be done with the European and the contract does not bother me at all. We are working in excellent conditions, we know the importance of the competition, how big a challenge it is, but we are representing Albania and that is very nice. Now all our energy is for the European matches, maybe even beyond the three group matches".
Bonus in case of positive result? "I don't know, we will fight for every point. We will work hard, it is an honor to have this experience. The relationship with the Federation is very nice and we are experiencing a fantastic journey".
What is the biggest concern on the eve of the match with Albania, can this great motivation turn into pressure? "Everything is very fast, a few days separate us from the match. After the friendly we have a match against Azerbaijan, a good opponent, only after that we will see what we can improve. Midfield, defense or attack. The match with Azerbaijan will give us many opportunities to understand. We will see more defensively.
I want to assure 100% that we are convinced that we have three very strong opponents, we respect them and the competition. We are motivated, we are working, but we know that we should enjoy the fact that we are in Europe.
We have to sacrifice a lot and run hard, our opponents don't think to get through the group, but to win. In a match everything happens, miracles happen. The players have understood this very well, we are one. The right way to play is with sacrifice and spirit. Enthusiasm is good to get points, but if we say we're going to beat Italy then it's not fair. I know that I have serious players, let's work and sacrifice".
Abrashi, we were surprised by his return. Why is he valid in the European, when he has not been in any qualifying match? "He played in the qualifiers, he was with us in March and June. He had a very good season."
Will you tell us the lineup since it's friendly? "I have to respect all the players. We have practice and tomorrow we have video work. I could say it, but I let it out of respect for the players. Maybe I'll tell you before Italy. I said Asani plays. Thank you chuna".
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