Sylvinho, the coach of the Albanian National Team, held a press conference this Monday immediately after the preliminary squad announcement for the finals of the 2024 European Championship in Germany.

The team’s coach began the conference expressing his pride in reaching this moment and in the team’s qualification for the European Championship finals. Sylvinho, on behalf of himself and the coaching staff, thanked all the players who contributed during the European qualifiers.

“First and foremost, I want to express my pride in being the coach of the National Team at the 2024 European Championship finals. It’s very important for me and for the staff to say a few words. I want to thank all the players who have come this far with us. Maximum respect to all of them. Our selections are based on studies, analysis, the individual and collective characteristics of each player, as well as the scenario we will face in the European finals. It’s the coach’s responsibility to select the players, unfortunately, I can’t take all of them with me. I tried to do my best and I have dedicated all my efforts to do the best for this team. We are going to Germany to play for the 3 million Albanians who live here and more than 10 million who live beyond the borders of Albania,” said coach Sylvinho.

Then, the National Team coach commented on the preliminary squad list of 27 players gathered for the preparations for the EURO 2024 finals:

Sylvinho’s selection:

Goalkeepers: Etrit Berisha, Thomas Strakosha, Elhan Kastrati, Simon Simoni;

Defenders: Berat Gjimshiti, Elseid Hysaj, Ivan Balliu, Ardian Ismajli, Arlind Ajeti, Naser Aliji, Mario Mitaj, Enea Mihaj, Marash Kumbulla;

Midfielders: Amir Abrashi, Kristjan Asllani, Nedim Bajrami, Medon Berisha, Klaus Gjasula, Qazim Laçi, Ernest Muçi, Ylber Ramadani;

Attackers: Jasir Asani, Armando Broja, Mirlind Daku, Arbër Hoxha, Rey Manaj, and Taulant Seferi.

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