Albania's head coach Silvinho recently said that the upcoming Euro opener will put a huge psychological pressure on his rivals Italy. He emphasized that despite the tough challenges Albania experienced in the qualifiers, they are ready to compete with all their might in the Europa League.
Silvinho mentioned that Italy, a traditional soccer powerhouse, always remains extremely competitive. He warned that just like Brazil's first draw against Switzerland in the 2018 World Cup, if Italy fails to win their first match, their next matches will be even tougher.
Meanwhile, Silvinho also admitted that although Albania does not have the same huge pressure as Italy, they are feeling the same tension of the tournament. He revealed that the team is currently in good health and the players are showing full commitment in training.
Talking about his coaching experience, Silvinho mentioned the time he had spent coaching in Italy, saying that he had learned a lot during his time as an assistant coach at Inter Milan and spoke highly of the tactical philosophy of Italian soccer.
With the Europa League approaching, Silvinho and his Albanian team are ready for the challenge and are looking forward to showing their mettle on the field and going toe-to-toe with powerhouses such as Italy.
