On the Albanian coach's bench, Silvinho's gaze is like a sharp blade, pointing straight at Italy's upcoming Euro opener. He said bluntly that this first match will be like a mountain on the hearts of Italian players.
Despite Albania's thorny qualifying campaign, Silvinho sounded determined. He said, "We have been through trials and tribulations but have sharpened our steel and are ready to give it our all in the Europa League and take on any opponent."
Talking about Italy, Silvinho turned his tone to the Brazil-Switzerland battle at the 2018 World Cup. He warned that if Italy lose in their opening match, it will be a bumpy journey ahead.
However, the pressure on Albania has not gone unnoticed by Silvinho. He admitted: "It's not as heavy as in Italy, but we feel the same tension of the tournament. Our players are fit and giving their all in training."
Looking back on his coaching career, Silvinho mentioned his valuable experience in Italy. He said with emotion, "I learned a lot during my time at Inter Milan and have a deep respect for the tactical philosophy of Italian soccer."
With the Euro's approaching, Silvinho and his Albanian team are ready to go and are looking forward to proving themselves on the field against soccer powerhouses such as Italy.
