Albanian Football Forum

Albania under Silvinho plays up to their competition since we're a decent counter attacking team with a stout defense. Against weaker teams those counter attacking chances are just not there. They should be competitive and sneak out some points but overall if we don't get the wonder goals from Bajrami or Asani then I don't see how they get past the group stages. I hope the luck hasn't run out yet.

I think the matches vs Chile/Sweden showed the true face of the team more than these last two... because the opponents are closer to those teams.

Albania is expected to lose every game by multiple goals so it's like playing with house money and no pressure.

But who knows... nothing is impossible if you at least have the basics and players like Mitaj, Broja, Asllani, Djimsiti, Balliu, Muci, Kumbulla are capable of pulling an upset.

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[quote="Shqipëria Etnike" post_id=43902 time=1717786487 user_id=59]
I'm completely convinced now Sylvinho has got no idea. Rubbish tactics and player selection. With this being our best group of players its a shame its going to go to waste.
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What’s up with the negativity bro?

Good win here and 2 in a row now to take us into EURO 2024 with some momentum behind us.

Azerbaijan is not that bad. Better domestic league than ours and some decent players!

We ran them over! Let’s go Albania!
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The negativity because with the level of play we have shown in our last 6 games it is no where near to what it needs to be to compete in the euros, especially not when Italy, Spain & Croatia are our opponents.
In regards to this game, not being able to string 2 passes against this opponent and making them to look like France is just bad. Reality is this wont cut it, don't let the scoreline cloud your judgment.

Any reasons Daku did not play any minutes in both friendlies?
It seems a bit weird since he is more aggressive than either Broja and Manaj.
I feel he would be a better choice as a starter against Italy.

Just for reference..

Romania is 0-0 with Lichtenstein in the 60th minute.

Remember Thorsteinsson?

Puts Iceland up 0-1 at Wembley!

[quote="Shqipëria Etnike" post_id=43902 time=1717786487 user_id=59]
I'm completely convinced now Sylvinho has got no idea. Rubbish tactics and player selection. With this being our best group of players its a shame its going to go to waste.
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What’s up with the negativity bro?

Good win here and 2 in a row now to take us into EURO 2024 with some momentum behind us.

Azerbaijan is not that bad. Better domestic league than ours and some decent players!

We ran them over! Let’s go Albania!

Azerbaijan isn't joke especially now they got rid of De Biasi so it was nice win. Mitaj was brilliant as always, confidence boost game for Bajrami, Strakosha with some decent saves and Hoxha was also positive in the minutes that he played, for striker as Manaj it's always good to score. Hysaj as usual had 2-3 brainfarts but in general was good win against tricky opponent.

I think these two matches were just tests for the players so Sylvinho could figure out who's fit and who can enter as sub. The lineup against Italy will be different. Ismajli and Djimsiti must be the starting CBs while Broja should be supported by Hoxha and Asani upfront. The starting midfield and FBs will be the same.

Good win. Both wins will help to boost confidence in these games.

Excited for next Saturday. See you all from the stadium.

I'm completely convinced now Sylvinho has got no idea. Rubbish tactics and player selection. With this being our best group of players its a shame its going to go to waste.