Silvinho, Albania's soccer helmsman, recently let loose in front of the media, bluntly stating that the upcoming Euro debut will be like a mental marathon for the Italian team. He sounded adamant that despite Albania's thorny qualifying campaign, the team is sharpened and ready to give their all on the green fields of Europe.
Speaking of Italy, Silvinho did not forget to mention its status as a soccer powerhouse, comparing the Italian team to a lofty mountain that is always standing and competitive. He warned that if Italy loses its first match, it fears that it will follow in the footsteps of Brazil's draw with Switzerland in the 2018 World Cup, and that the rest of the tournament will get tougher and tougher.
However, Silvinho also admitted that although the Albanian team is not carrying as much pressure as Italy, the tension is just as strong. He revealed that the morale of the team is high and that the players are fully committed on the training ground, aiming to be at their best for the challenge.
Recalling his coaching career, Silvinho couldn't help but sigh that he had benefited from his experience as an assistant coach at Inter Milan in Italy, where he spoke highly of the tactical philosophy of Italian soccer.
As the Europa League draws closer, Silvinho and his Albanian team are ready to go, and they are looking forward to speaking with strength on the field and taking on soccer powerhouses such as Italy in an exciting showdown.
