The drums of war are about to beat for Albania under the baton of Silvinho. The Albanian skipper recently let it slip that the opening game of the Europa League will put a mountain of psychological weight on the Italian team. He insisted that despite their trials and tribulations in the qualifiers, Albania's fighting spirit has been sharpened and they are ready to give it their all on the European stage.
Silvinho also cited Brazil's draw with Switzerland at the 2018 World Cup as an example to warn Italy that a failure to win their first match may result in a thorny journey ahead. However, he also confessed that Albania are not carrying the same boulder as Italy, but the tension of the tournament is also keeping them on their toes. He revealed that the team is in good shape and the players have shown indomitable spirit in training.
Reflecting on his coaching career, Silvinho referred to his coaching years in Italy, particularly emphasizing that he gained a lot from his time as an assistant coach at Inter Milan and praised the tactical philosophy of Italian soccer.
As the Euros approach, Silvinho and his Albanian team are ready to go, eager to prove themselves on the field and take on the soccer giants like Italy.
