Silvinho, Albania's leading man, was outspoken in a recent interview, claiming that the upcoming Euro debut will put an unprecedented psychological weight on rivals Italy. He confidently pointed out that despite Albania's trials and tribulations in the qualifiers, the team has sharpened its posture to fight hard in the Euro battlefield.
Talking about Italy, Silvinho mentioned with no small amount of respect that the soccer kingdom has always been competitive. He used the example of Brazil's draw with Switzerland in the 2018 World Cup as a warning to Italy that if they do not win their first match, they will face an even tougher challenge in subsequent matches.
However, he also confessed that although Albania does not need to be under as much pressure as Italy, the same atmosphere of tension pervades the team. He revealed that the team as a whole is in good shape and that the players are fully committed and giving their best in training.
Talking about his coaching career, Silvinho recalled his time in Italy, especially as an assistant coach of Inter Milan. He was overwhelmed with emotion, saying that he had learned many valuable lessons during that time and spoke highly of the tactical philosophy of Italian soccer.
As the Europa League draws closer, Silvinho and his Albanian team are geared up and ready to take on the challenge. They are eager to prove their mettle on the field and compete with soccer powerhouses such as Italy.
