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Asllani: Broja is very strong, he can harm any national team. I can't wait for Italy

2024-06-13 14:20:00, Sport CNA

Asllani: Broja is very strong, he can harm any national team. I can't wait

Kristjan Asllani, the midfielder of the Albanian National Team, was the next player who came out at noon today at the media conference from the Red and Black camp, which has been moved for several days to Kaiserau, Germany, on the eve of the Euro 2024 finals. The Red and Black boy responded to the interest of the Albanian media. and commented in a special way on Albania's first opening match against Italy, which will be played on Saturday at 21:00 in Dortmund.

Asllani gave high marks to the Italian representative, considering it a strong team, while he said that the red and black team is analyzing the opponent very well. The midfielder emphasized, among other things, that the strength of our team is the group, while he emphasized that the team must fight on the field to get a positive result. Asllani also appreciated the support of the Albanian fans.

In Italy there are some Inter football players, have there been questions from the red and black about the players of the team where you play? - There were not many questions, but they were interested in some players. They are focused on Italy, but we were joking. But it's not like we talked a lot. We know all those players. Most of us play in Serie A. They are strong players. Italy is a strong National Team. I'm looking forward to this game and I can't wait to get on the pitch.

How do you see the balance between our midfield and the Italian one? - Italy is one of the strongest National Teams for me. We know what we have to do, we also have a strong midfield. We will wait for the game and see what we will do.

How did the preparations and the atmosphere within the group go? - The preparations went very well. There is harmony and positivity, that's the main thing. We are all focused on the matches. We have a challenge with Italy, we are studying it, watching videos and waiting.

Is it easier to face Italy without Barella? - Italy has many strong players. I know Barella is one of the strongest midfielders in the world. Italy has a lot of midfielders, if it's not Barella it's Frattesi. For me nothing changes, we should not focus only on one player. Italy's group is strong.

Bet with Frattes? - No, we don't have a bet, but if I win, Frattesi won't talk to him for a few days, so will he if I win (laughs).

The strongest weapon of the National Team? – Our strength is the group, whoever plays knows what to do on the field. We have a big plus which are the fans and we expect them to be fire".

With Azerbaijan, you played with Ramadan, you had difficulties in pressuring the opponent. Would you prefer 2 players in front of the defense and Bajrami in front or a more compact midfield? -These things are decided by the coach, but we have played all the qualifiers with two midfielders. Now I don't know how we will play. We feel good with any scheme, with two or three midfielders, it doesn't change anything. The only thing that changes is the way we go out on the field, because we need a fight, a heart, a fight, because the game ends there.

Which of the players who plays for Inter would you not like to have on the field on Saturday? - I love all my teammates on the field, they deserve it and are professionals. I want to be on the field and them.

Can Broja do "damage" to Italy? – I believe that Armando can do damage to all teams. He is very strong, quick technically and very physical. I hope he scores a goal.

Have you talked to Broja about a "Broja (Milan) - Asllani (Inter)" derby? - No, I didn't speak because I went through these things myself. I hope Armando goes to a team where he will play and do well.

Harassment by Inter players? - When we learned the group, we were on the plane and we joked. It is not teasing because we know the value of the match and there is no need. We know the Italian players, we should have respect but not fear because we know our qualities.