Silvinho, the soul of Albanian soccer, has recently spoken out publicly, saying that the upcoming Euro debut against Italy will be a psychological battle. His sharp words reveal that although Albania has gone through the test of the qualifying rounds, it has long honed a fighting stance within itself, vowing to compete with the best of the best in the Europa League.
Facing Italy's soccer depth, Silvinho did not take the enemy lightly, but instead used the example of Brazil's World Cup opening draw against Switzerland as a warning that Italy's subsequent journey will be difficult if it does not win its first match.
However, the Albanian skipper also confessed that the team is equally basking in the tension of the tournament despite being under less pressure. He revealed that the team is in solid form and the players are giving their best on the training ground and are in a great state of preparation.
Looking back on his coaching career, Silvinho was overwhelmed with emotion, referring to his years of coaching in Italy, especially as an assistant coach at Inter Milan, and praising that time as having played a crucial role in shaping his soccer philosophy.
As the European Cup draws near, Silvinho and his Albanian team are ready to go, eager to prove themselves on the field, to compete with Italy and other soccer powerhouses, and to write their own glorious chapters.
