With memories of the golden years (80's) of the albanian football still fresh on her mind, Albania is now attempting to recreate its strong football legacy. As young players start making their names abroad, the future is looking bright for Albanian football!
Aurora Bulkualis wrote: Thu Oct 31, 2024 1:51 am
Seeing Mitaj playing CB as well is hilarious. Saudi League has spent billions and still looks worse than Superliga. Complete amateur fest. I think Mitaj could even play as striker or GK.
Playing with Benzema and Kante should give the kid a lot of confidence if he ever moves to a big league, but from a technical perspective, he needs to move to a proper league.
It's not good for Mitaj because they play in walking pace. He needs to get used to higher rhythm if he really wants to be a professional.
I'm watching their game right now against another top Arab team and Mitaj literally doesn't have to run at all. It's too easy for him...
Ittihad has 7 players in the starting lineup, who played in some of the best clubs of Europe. Moussa Diaby for example is still quite young and has a market value of around 50 million.
The other team also had Ivan Toney as their striker, who is one of England's top attackers alongside Watkins, Solanke and Kane.
How can the level of football there be so bad when so many good players are playing there?
I think Ittihad would give a middle table Serie A team a challenge.
Aurora Bulkualis wrote: Thu Oct 31, 2024 1:51 am
Seeing Mitaj playing CB as well is hilarious. Saudi League has spent billions and still looks worse than Superliga. Complete amateur fest. I think Mitaj could even play as striker or GK.
Playing with Benzema and Kante should give the kid a lot of confidence if he ever moves to a big league, but from a technical perspective, he needs to move to a proper league.
It's not good for Mitaj because they play in walking pace. He needs to get used to higher rhythm if he really wants to be a professional.
I'm watching their game right now against another top Arab team and Mitaj literally doesn't have to run at all. It's too easy for him...
Ittihad has 7 players in the starting lineup, who played in some of the best clubs of Europe. Moussa Diaby for example is still quite young and has a market value of around 50 million.
The other team also had Ivan Toney as their striker, who is one of England's top attackers alongside Watkins, Solanke and Kane.
How can the level of football there be so bad when so many good players are playing there?
I think Ittihad would give a middle table Serie A team a challenge.
Do you think Mitaj would dribble 4-5 defenders in Serie A and score a goal?
Benzema and Kante are class players but it feel like watching them at a gym rather than a professional game.
"Cheap things you can buy in bulk, but Bulku is priceless" Ervin Xhevahir Bulku
All those players are great on paper but they play to avoid injuries and collect pay checks. They treat it like it's a retirement league and don't give anywhere near their best.
Still it must be a great experience for Mitaj to train with all those legends but can he really get better if he's not physically and mentally challenged?? He's chilling in that league.
Mitaj's consistent weekly playing time is crucial, after a period on the bench at Lokomotiv Moscow, he's now securing regular minutes, which is excellent for his development. Asllani should prioritize finding a club, even in Serie B to ensure consistent 90 minutes, regular playing time is essential for his progression.
I wouldn't call what Mitaj is getting now play time. More like a training session, like Manaj got with Messi
I still believe from a mental perspective it's good. If Mitaj goes to a mid-table Serie A team for example, he won't be intimidated at all. He's played with Benzema and Kante. He'll boss there straight away.
But the tempo and discipline of the Saudi League is just awful. It feels like Kukesi or Egnatia bought Benzema.
"Cheap things you can buy in bulk, but Bulku is priceless" Ervin Xhevahir Bulku
You are basing your entire argument on a false premise, Mitaj has never played as a center back in the Saudi Pro League. His only appearance as a center back was in the Saudi Cup against Al Jandal a second division team. I watched Al Ittihad vs Al Ahli match, it was not inferior to Feyenoord vs Ajax. There is a massive difference in level between the top four teams and the rest of the league but that is the case in every European league. Mitaj will face top quality attacking players every week, which will undoubtedly help him improve defensively.
It's laughable to think playing against village teams in Greece is more competitive where he is now. Playing in England, Spain or Germany is another story.
