After the 1-0 victory in Leskovac against Serbia, Albania will face Jordan in a friendly on Tuesday at Air Albania Stadium.

The match kicks off at 19:00.

Ahead of the game, national team coach Silvinho addressed the media.

He explained that players with less game time will get opportunities against Jordan.

“Tomorrow we will mix a bit of everything. It’s not simple. I don’t believe in friendlies where 11 players who have never played together start. Otherwise, it’s hard to evaluate them,” he said.

However, he added, “Everyone could get minutes tomorrow. We need to balance a team that plays well and, at the same time, assess all our players. Some haven’t been starters for months.”

In addition, he praised Cake and Gripshi as players with strong personalities.

Regarding the return from Serbia, Silvinho said, “The trip back was tough. We arrived at 4 a.m., and many people were at the airport. I knew it wasn’t a normal match, but it was beautiful.”

Moreover, he highlighted that the team’s experience from the European Championship helped manage the game against Serbia.

On World Cup chances, Silvinho noted, “Our focus is on our matches. We have two important games in November. It’s exciting because, for the first time, Albania will play the last two matches with a chance to reach the playoffs. Therefore, the next match is crucial.”

When asked about his future as Albania’s coach, he replied, “It’s not the time to talk about my future. Life is like this for players and coaches. I have experienced ups and downs as a player and as a coach.”

He also mentioned Rey Manaj as an example of perseverance: “I know him from Inter. He is now our top scorer. When he wasn’t scoring, some doubted him, but now it’s different.”

Finally, Silvinho concluded, “We are focused on the next steps. November will be crucial. For now, we think only about the present, not the future.”

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