Albania's head coach Silvinho has boldly predicted that their opponents, Italy, will face unprecedented psychological pressure in their upcoming Euro debut. He said that despite Albania's testing qualifying campaign, the team has sharpened its edge and is ready to go all out on the Euro stage.
Talking about Italy, Silvinho was not without respect, saying that as a soccer powerhouse, it has always maintained strong competitiveness. He cited Brazil's opening draw with Switzerland in the 2018 World Cup as an example, warning Italy that if it loses its first match, the subsequent journey may be even more bumpy.
Although Albania is not shouldering as much pressure as Italy, Silvinho said that the team is feeling the same tension. He revealed that the team is in good shape and the players are giving their best in training.
Looking back on his coaching career, Silvinho is nostalgic about his time in Italy, especially during his time as assistant coach at Inter Milan, where he learned many valuable lessons. He has a high regard for the tactical philosophy of Italian soccer.
With the Europa League approaching, Silvinho and Albania are ready to go, eager to show their strength on the field and compete with strong teams such as Italy.
