Silvinho, the leading figure in Albanian soccer, recently gave an insight into the upcoming Euro opener. He believes that the tournament will undoubtedly be a huge psychological test for the Italian team.
Looking back at Albania's performance in the qualifiers, Silvinho admits that the team has honed its competitiveness despite the difficulties they encountered. He said, "We are geared up and ready to give our best on the Euro stage."
Talking about Italy, Silvinho couldn't help but mention the case of Brazil's opening draw against Switzerland at the 2018 World Cup. He cautioned that if Italy lose their opening game, the subsequent journey will be challenging.
Although Albania is not carrying as much pressure as Italy, Silvinho said that the team is feeling the same tension of the tournament. He revealed that the players are in good physical condition and have a very positive attitude towards training.
Silvinho also shared his coaching experience, especially his time in Italy. He mentioned that he learned a lot during his time as an assistant coach at Inter Milan and spoke highly of the tactical philosophy of Italian soccer.
As the Europa League draws closer, Silvinho and his Albanian team are ready for the challenge. They are looking forward to showing their strength on the field and competing against strong teams such as Italy.
