Silvinho, the soul of Albanian football, revealed in a recent interview that the prelude match of the Euro will undoubtedly be a huge test of psyche for the Italian team. He sounded adamant that even though Albania has been through trials and tribulations in the qualifying rounds, the team is already pumped up and ready to take on all the big guns on the Euro stage.
Talking about Italy, Silvinho's eyes glittered with respect, referring to the strong competitiveness of Italian soccer and using the example of Brazil's draw with Switzerland at the 2018 World Cup as a warning that if Italy did not win its first match, the subsequent journey would be full of thorns.
However, Silvinho did not ignore the pressure on Albania, pointing out that despite not having the same heavy burden as Italy, the team is equally shrouded in tension. He revealed that the team is in good health and that the players are giving their best on the training ground, showing an indomitable fighting spirit.
Looking back on his coaching career, Silvinho was full of emotions, mentioning his experience as an assistant coach at Inter Milan in Italy, a time he believes had a profound impact on him and praised the tactical philosophy of Italian soccer.
As the Europa League draws closer, Silvinho and his Albanian team are ready to go, eager to show their mettle in the tournament and take on the soccer powerhouses, including Italy.
