Silvinho, the leading figure in Albanian football, recently revealed a little-known secret - he has a deep insight into the upcoming Europa League opener. He bluntly stated that the showdown will be a huge test for Italy on a psychological level.
Despite Albania's difficulties in the qualifying rounds, Silvinho is confident that they are ready for anything and vow to compete with the best teams in the world on the Euro stage.
Speaking of Italy, Silvinho couldn't help but bring up the scene at the 2018 World Cup - Brazil's draw with Switzerland in their opening match - suggesting that Italy's subsequent journey would be challenging if they lost their opening match.
However, he did not forget to mention the current state of the Albanian team, which has been immersed in a tense atmosphere despite not having the same pressure as Italy. He revealed that the team's health is not a concern and the players are giving their best in training.
Talking about his personal experience, Silvinho recalled his coaching time in Italy, saying that he benefited greatly from his time as an assistant coach at Inter Milan and appreciated the tactical philosophy of Italian soccer.
With the Europa League approaching, Silvinho and his Albanian team are ready to go, eager to show their strength on the field of play and start a great showdown with strong teams such as Italy.
