The coach of the Albanian national football team, Sylvinho, announced the squad for two September matches. The team will face Gibraltar in a friendly and Latvia in a World Cup qualifying match.

Sylvinho called up 25 players. The squad includes goalkeepers Thomas Strakosha, Elhan Kastrati, and Mario Dajsinani. Defenders are Elseid Hysaj, Ivan Balliu, Mario Mitaj, Naser Aliji, Marash Kumbulla, Adrian Bajrami, Berat Gjimshiti, and Arlind Ajeti. Midfielders include Ylber Ramadani, Juljan Shehu, Kristjan Asllani, Medon Berisha, Qazim Laçi, Adrion Pajaziti, Nedim Bajrami, Arbër Hoxha, Ernest Muçi, and Jasir Asani. Forwards are Armando Broja, Myrto Uzuni, Rey Manaj, and Mirlind Daku.

The national team will gather on Monday, September 1, in Malaga to prepare for the friendly against Gibraltar. The match will take place on September 4 at Europa Point Stadium at 18:00.

Afterward, the team will return to Tirana on September 5 to continue preparations for the World Cup qualifier against Latvia. The match is scheduled for September 9 at Air Albania Stadium at 20:45.

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