The Brazilian Sylvinhoselector Albaniasaid Friday that his team, for the second time in history in a European Cupwas “very motivated” and the premiere then Italy It will be an important day with “a lot of emotions.”
Albania is, on paper, the Cinderella of the ‘group of death’ where it is placed alongside Italy, Croatia and Spain. The Italians will be their first rivals in their second historic participation in a Euro Cup after 2016 and the country is committed.
Parliament sessions have been postponed as many deputies will be in Germany, where an estimated 50,000 fans from the country will also travel, after their team qualified first in the group, ahead of the Czech Republic.
“I am very happy to be here, we had a tough road during the qualification. It was not easy, but I am proud to be with Albania at Euro 2024”expressed Sylvinho at Signal Iduna Park in Dortmund where the match will be held.
“There are so many Albanians all over the world… It’s a huge responsibility for us to represent these wonderful people. The whole stadium will be dressed in red,” he said.
Albania He knows the difficult challenge it faces, but it is a historic moment for the country, which has already celebrated qualification with a match against Moldova.
“The team is very motivated. Everyone is ready and it will be a great day to represent the country. It was the most emotional day after that match against Moldova. “We will go out on the field to give our best.”said the technician.
His first rival was Luciano Spalletti’s Italy, Roberto Mancini’s successor. “I haven’t spoken to Mancini for six months. He did a wonderful job winning the European Championship. I’ve known him for 20 years. What he directed is different from what it is now. Italy has speed, skill, with a good coach. Italy is a “top” team. “He comes with the desire to win, but we will give our best,” he said.
“After the Moldova game, where we sealed our ticket for the Euro Cup, now six months later, the feelings are the same. The team is very motivated. We will go out and do the best we can,” he said.
Source: La Verdad
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