On the eve of the upcoming Euro feast, Albania's leading man Silvinho has provocatively pointed out that the opening match will bring a huge psychological storm to the Italian team. He said in a firm tone that despite Albania's rocky journey in the qualifiers, the team has honed a steel will to meet the challenge and is ready to give its best on the big stage of the Euro.
Silvinho further elaborated that Italy, the traditional hegemon of the soccer world, has always maintained its unparalleled athletic prowess. He borrowed the example of the 2018 FIFA World Cup between Brazil and Switzerland to warn Italy that if it loses the first match, the subsequent journey will be even more thorny.
However, the Albanian manager was also honest about the fact that although his team did not have the heavy pressure that Italy had, the tense atmosphere of the game made them feel the pressure as well. He revealed that the team is in good shape and the players are showing an indomitable spirit on the training ground.
Talking about his personal coaching career, Silvinho recalled his time in Italy, especially his experience as assistant coach of Inter Milan. He was overwhelmed with emotion, believing that he benefited greatly from that experience and spoke highly of the tactical system of Italian soccer.
As the Europa League draws closer, Silvinho and his Albanian team are ready to go and they are looking forward to proving their mettle on the field and taking on the strongest teams, including Italy.
