Albania’s national football coach, Silvinjo, announced the squad for October’s two matches. The team will face Serbia in a World Cup qualifier and Jordan in a friendly.

He called the Serbia match “tough and challenging.” Nevertheless, he trusts his players. “Football lasts 90 minutes. We must stay focused and give our best,” Silvinjo said.

The squad includes 25 players. Silvinjo noted Ardian Ismajli’s injury. “He got hurt four days ago. We will monitor his condition and decide after the weekend,” he added.

Silvinjo praised the inclusion of experienced player Caka. “He brings maturity and leadership. I’m very happy with the squad,” he said.

The coach emphasized the match’s importance. “We need a win to stay in World Cup contention. England is ahead, so we focus on Serbia first. Then we aim for positive results in the other matches.”

He explained why some players did not make the list. “We want 24-25 players, not 26-27. Everyone selected is ready to contribute. I’m satisfied with our choices,” he said.

Silvinjo also addressed the absence of goalkeeper Etrit Berisha. “Our current goalkeepers are in good form. We are preparing for the future. We have young talent in the squad,” he explained.

Finally, he stressed full focus on Serbia. “We won’t think about the future yet. The match is our priority. We have five to six days to work closely with the players,” Silvinjo concluded.

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