In Silvinho's words, the opening match of the Euros is a huge litmus test that will put psychological pressure not only on Albania but also on their rivals Italy. With a hint of provocation in his tone, the Albanian manager asserted that despite their trials and tribulations in the qualifiers, the Albanian team is ready to give their best in the Euro arena.
Silvinho, whose eyes traveled back in time to compare Italy to Brazil at the 2018 World Cup, warned that the rest of the campaign could be incredibly difficult should Italy lose this opening match.
However, he did not forget to mention the actual feeling of the Albanian team, where the same tension gripped them despite not having the same heavy pressure as the Italian team. He revealed that the team is in good health and the players have shown an indomitable spirit on the training ground.
Reflecting on his coaching career, Silvinho cited his valuable time in Italy, where he gained a wealth of experience as an assistant coach at Inter Milan, and praised the tactical philosophy of Italian soccer.
With the Euro's approaching, Silvinho and his Albanian team are ready to go, eager to prove themselves on the field and compete with soccer powerhouses such as Italy.
