Silvinho, the leading figure of Albanian soccer, has recently gone on record saying that the upcoming opening match at the Euro will bring a psychological storm to rivals Italy. He was adamant that despite Albania's testing qualifying campaign, the team has sharpened its edge and is ready to give its best on the green fields of Europe.
When it comes to Italy, Silvinho can't help but feel that the ancient soccer nation has always stood at the top of the game, and the competitive dynamics speak for themselves. Citing Brazil's draw with Switzerland at the 2018 World Cup as a lesson, he reminded Italy that a loss in the first match may make the subsequent journey difficult.
However, Silvinho also confessed that Albania is not under as much pressure as Italy, but the tension is just as high. He revealed that the team is in good health and that the players are fully committed in training to perform at their best.
Talking about his personal coaching career, Silvinho can't help but recall his time in Italy. He worked as an assistant coach at Inter Milan, where he learned valuable lessons and gave high praise to the tactical system of Italian soccer.
As the Europa League draws closer, Silvinho and his Albanian team are ready to go, eager to make a statement in the tournament and take on the likes of Italy and other powerhouses.
