The Albanian national team is ready for the "battle" of Warsaw, but with some interesting changes regarding the numbers that the players will wear on their backs.
With the publication of the official list of 23 players for the challenge against Poland, it has been noted that significant absences have led to changes in numbers.
Anis Mehmeti, who returns to the Rossoneri after a long absence, will wear the number 9, which is usually worn by Jasir Asani. The latter has been sent to the stands for this match by Silvinjo.
Another change comes to the number 7, which remained empty after Rey Manaj's injury. This jersey has been entrusted to Adrion Pajaziti.
Meanwhile, the two new defensemen, Stavro Pilo and Bujar Pllana, will debut with numbers 19 and 15.
How is Albania expected to play?
The Albanian team has only had three days to prepare, but despite this, it is expected to take to the field with great ambitions and some unexpected changes in the formation. In goal, trust will once again be placed on Thomas Strakosha, while the four-man defense will consist of Mario Mitaj on the left and Elseid Hysaj on the right, leaving the two newcomers from the March squad, Pllanë and Pilon, on the bench. Berat Gjimshiti and Arlind Ajeti will be placed in the center, while Ardian Ismajli, despite his good form, is expected to remain out of the starting lineup and will follow the challenge from the bench.
In midfield, the duo Kristjan Asllani and Julian Shehu are considered safe, while the competition between Ylber Ramadani and Qazim Laçi seems to be won by the latter. In the offensive department, Myrto Uzuni is expected to be activated on the right wing, while Arbër Hoxha will have the opportunity on the left. In the center of attack, Nedim Bajrami is expected to play in the role of the "false 9", with the possibility of playing during the game
PLAYER NUMBERS:
Tomas Strakosha number 1
Ivan Balliu number 2
Mario Mitaj number 3
Elseid Hysaj number 4
Arlind Ajeti number 5
Berat Gjimshiti number 6
Adrion Pajaziti number 7
Kristjan Asllani number 8
Anis Mehmeti number 9
Nedim Bajrami number 10
Myrto Uzuni number 11
Elhan Kastrati number 12
Naser Aliji number 13
Qazim Laçi number 14
Bujar Pllana number 15
Julian Shehu number 16
Ernest Muçi number 17
Ardian Ismajli number 18
Stavro Pilo number 19
Rainbow Ramadan number 20
Arber Hoxha number 21
Armando Number 22
Mario Dajsinani number 23