Silvinho, the helmsman of Albanian soccer, recently spoke out publicly and dropped a bombshell on the upcoming Euro opener. He pointed out that the crucial matchup will carry an unparalleled psychological burden for Italy. He is adamant that despite the trials and tribulations of Albania's qualifying campaign, they are ready to take on their rivals on the green battlefield of the Europa League.
Silvinho further dissected that Italy, a traditional soccer powerhouse, has always been competitive. He made a cautionary reference to Brazil's draw with Switzerland at the 2018 World Cup, suggesting that if Italy loses its opening match, the subsequent journey will be increasingly rocky.
However, he also confessed that although Albania do not have the same heavy expectations as Italy, the tension of the tournament hangs over them as well. He revealed that the team is in good shape and the players are fully committed to the grueling training sessions, showing an indomitable fighting spirit.
Talking about his personal coaching career, Silvinho recalled his coaching years in Italy with great emotion, saying that his experience as an assistant coach at Inter had benefited him greatly and praised the tactical philosophy of Italian soccer.
As the Europa League draws closer, Silvinho and his Albanian team are ready to take on any challenge that comes their way. They are eager to prove themselves on the field of play and show their true strength in a fierce battle against soccer powerhouses such as Italy.
