Silvinho, the helmsman of Albanian soccer, recently gave his opinion on the upcoming Euro opener. According to him, the tournament will undoubtedly be a huge psychological test for the Italian team.
"Despite our Albanian trials and tribulations in the qualifiers, we have sharpened our strong will and are ready to compete against the strongest teams of the nations on the Euro stage." Silvinho's words reveal a firm belief.
He did not forget to mention Italy, the traditional powerhouse of the soccer world. He warned that if Italy fails to win its first match in the Europa League, the subsequent matches could get bumpier, as in the case of Brazil's draw with Switzerland at the 2018 World Cup.
However, Silvinho also confessed that although Albania is not under the same heavy pressure as Italy, the tension of the tournament permeates the team as well. He revealed that the team is in good shape and the players are giving their best in training.
Talking about his coaching career, Silvinho mentioned his time in Italy, especially his experience as assistant coach of Inter Milan. He said with emotion that he benefited a lot from that experience and spoke highly of the tactical philosophy of Italian soccer.
With the bell about to ring for the Europa League, Silvinho and his Albanian team are ready to go, eager to prove themselves on the field of play against the likes of Italy and other powerhouses.
