Berat Gjimshiti spoke before the friendly match against Ukraine in Valencia. He said Albania must turn the loss to Poland into motivation.

Gjimshiti praised the team’s progress in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. He said the journey has been positive. He admitted the defeat to Poland brought some negativity, but he urged the team to transform it into strength.

He called Ukraine a strong opponent. He said they compete at the same level as Albania, Poland, and Sweden. He noted that Ukraine came close to qualifying for the World Cup.

Gjimshiti said the team feels disappointed but must stay focused. He urged his teammates to aim for a positive result in the next match.

He also spoke about Ruslan Malinovskyi. He said Malinovskyi is a key player. He praised his long-range shots and warned the defense to stay close and block his attempts.

Albania will play Ukraine tomorrow at 20:45 in Valencia.

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