Albanian Football Forum

Albo_eagle wrote:As long as he is out performing the other Albanian Nationals in the same league then he deserves to be called up ahead of them. Not to mention he is younger then them aswell.

I understand but it's clear De Biasi has extended his discipline of the team off the field as well. If you're so arrogant you're not even willing to play a few U21 matches to prove yourself then you don't fit in with the men's team. Pikë.

It's not like he's scoring all these goals in the Spanish or Italian league.

He is not arrogant though so there is no point discussing that. Remember he was the player that said 'i will either play for Albania or no National team'.

Okay, I think you guys misinterpreted my post. When I said "arrogant" I mean that good for him on not being arrogant like other unproven players trying to force a NT call up and good for him going the route which give him chances to prove himself. We had many players in the past who were near or worst Grezda's level trying to get on the NT for some reason. Grezda by no means should be considered for the senior NT at this point. I'm not even implying he's a decent talent either.

Didn't think I'd have to explain myself...

Most talented youths we've had in a long time, so it will be interesting to see what they do today.

Its a shame Avdijaj is not there and Grezda is ineligible to play. Even Albian Ajeti could be playing here, but i think Manaj is better anyway.

If they manage to qualify Hysaj is eligible to go, which is funny as he is our best player.

Is TVSH going to show this match?

I just saw the starting lineup vs Greece and it's crazy offensive. The holding midfielders are Bare-Laci-Cekici who are all attacking minded and lightweight and the front 3 is Rashica-Latifi-Manaj.

Obviously this team should be able to create chances by individual talent alone but actually winning the ball back and battles in the midfield will be a real challenge.

Seems like the philosophy is the exact opposite of the senior team.

Is there a reason there is no commentary?

Jupi has a loser mentality but at least he is trying to revamp the youth system. The U21 lineup doesn't look bad. Most of those names are recognizable and not obscure nobodies

No way that Greek guy with the beard is under 21.

Lol. This team is all over the place. No idea what they are doing and none seem to have the quality to do what they think they want to do(dribbles, long passes, short passes, crosses).