Albanian teams on european cups

[Aurora Bulkualis]

Skenderbeu is playing well but Salihi is an absolute dead weight of a player.

Salihi combined well with Oliyanka on many occasions. He's not being his usual self.

Skenderbeu is doing better than I expected, but they're missing that final assist/penetration pass. I think the problem is a mental block more than anything.

[Aurora Bulkualis]

I expect Vangjeli to shine through here. He beat Man City with Aris in EL knockout rounds a while ago. He has the most European experience out of anyone. He's been ok, but could be a lot better.

B. Berisha praying to Allah he gives away another goal for Lokomotiv.

Salihiiiii soo close.

[Dallku]

Impressed with Berisha. I hope De Biasi is watching this game.

[Aurora Bulkualis]

Impressed with Berisha. I hope De Biasi is watching this game.

He's a good dribbler, but has low footballing i.q. along with Latifi. He's pretty much the same player as Lenjani.

[Dallku]

Impressed with Berisha. I hope De Biasi is watching this game.

He's a good dribbler, but has low footballing i.q. along with Latifi. He's pretty much the same player as Lenjani.

Lenjani can't get past anyone. Berisha is more direct and has better control than him. IQ is low though but beggars can't be choosers.

Anyway they keep conceding these Sunday league goals. Shehi blunder this time. Shame because the performance was good today.

[Aurora Bulkualis]

Berisha reminds me of Hyka. Those players will never make a difference at NT level. In fact, the 1st goal was mostly his fault, for giving away a counter. The 2nd goal wasn't really Shehi's fault imo. The defender should have let him get the ball, instead of jumping backwards.

Skenderbeu really deserves a goal here. They've played well until the final step.

[Dallku]

Nah he's very different to Hyka. Hyka is more of a central player. He's quick but not fast or explosive enough and doesn't have the physique to get past anyone. Berisha is a little bull and uses his low center of gravity well. He's pretty unique when it comes to Albanian players. IMo he's basically a poor man's Shaqiri.

Attackers will give the ball away. The first goal was a result of ridiculous defending inside the box. That forward was left wide open in the middle of the box and the CB was jogging behind him smh. On the 2nd goal it was a clear communication problem but that's up to the goalkeeper since he gotta let the defender know that he's coming for the ball. As a defender you always have to clear it, especially at that distance which wasn't that close to the goal. Dumb mistake by Shehi/

[Aurora Bulkualis]

Hyka's not primarily a central player...He would also dribble past 1-2 players, then do something stupid like give the ball away, or shoot 20 m wide of target.

Anyways, I don't mind if DB calls Berisha up, but I don't see him making a significant difference.

[Dallku]

^ I remember Hyka as exactly the opposite of what you described and that's my biggest criticism of him. When he got the ball on the wing he would pass it back or side ways 90% of the time. He rarely took players on especially in pace duels like Berisha often does. Hyka is a very safe player and mostly plays the safe pass. That's why he's always invisible during games. Berisha is unique. As soon as he gets the ball he always looks forward to make something happen. Sometimes it's dumb as hell but very unique for Albanian players because most are scared.

[Aurora Bulkualis]

Nah, go watch some highlights of him. Hyka and Berisha are the almost exact same player. Mindlessly dribble, bad passer, mediocre shooter, panics every time he gets near opponent box.