Albania is going through a magical period, while the National Team is convincing with its game and results. The team led by Sylvinho is very close to qualifying for Euro 2024, as one point is enough in the last two qualifying matches. A European qualification would be the second in history, after that of 2016. The legend of Albania, Lorik Cana, expressed his satisfaction with Albania's performances, in an interview given to News 24.
Does coach Sylvinho have a secret to success?
The national team is made up of stars. They are shining brighter. When we have had the first historic achievement, the expectations are very difficult. It is always difficult to make something historic, then it is difficult to repeat the success. These guys are responding well, opening a new chapter. They are doing it with goals from another dimension. It is not a coincidence, as it is happening often. I believe we will make it. We have every opportunity to close the qualification chapter in the next match.
What does this national team have more?
We have to look at it in terms of the period. Every chapter, every edition changes. The most historic thing will remain the first qualification. Technically, the expectations are very high. This makes the merit of the boys even greater. We have a composition of another quality. We have a more talented team, we have a team that plays with great confidence. Without removing any commas, it is undeniable that the credit goes to the national team that was chosen in group 3 of this draw. In the past, the draw has been quite difficult. You must prove that you are strong, we must not stop and take the first place.
What did the national team miss before?
If you look at the numbers and the importance of a player like Asani, I'm giving you an example. When you play in a competition, everything starts with Moldova and a goal comes in the opposite corner, it's the goal that made the difference. When you play with Poland and it's similar. When he plays with the Czech Republic and scores an outstanding goal again, it is known that the player has outstanding merit. The spirit of the group is visible. This national team knows how to defend and how to attack.
How does the captain's armband that you have worn so proudly make you feel? Why are captains changing so much?
Elseidi is achieving a large number of matches with the national team. What makes me very happy has to do with the good of Albania. We all benefit. When a team does well, we who used to play, are very happy.
The impression…
I also told them in their eyes after the match with the Czech Republic. A player that impresses me is Berat Gjimshiti. He was essential in qualifying for Euro 2016. He scored against Armenia. At no time have we seen that player complain. I am happy for Berat Gjimshiti.
What is happening with Broja, is the lack of harmony the truth?
I have not had the opportunity to meet Broja. We are all Albanians. That boy at his age plays at Chelsea. We have one of Chelsea's strikers, that's important. All this success is happening because the players are finding a spiritual connection between themselves. I don't see it as a big problem. It takes someone with a strong character.
Staying away from Rama-Kurti in the stadium...
What they do on the political agenda has nothing to do with what happens in the stadium. Rama is a fan and follows the national team. The same applies to Kurt, the latter loves the national team just as much. Their presence is not to prove something. We have players from different countries. They come for the love they have for the national team.