Silvinho's confession: "EURO 2024" is a difficult challenge, but not impossible

2024-06-05 14:16:00, Sport CNA

Silvinho's confession: "EURO 2024" is a difficult challenge, but

The coach of the Albanian National Team, Silvinjo, has conducted an interview for UEFA, where he first told how the project with Albania started. The Brazilian technician also spoke about the mentality he tries to convey to the players together with Zabaleta and Doriva, while adding that the point of difference between Albania and Sao Paulo is hospitality.

Regarding the "EURO 2024" finals, coach Silvinjo said that everyone is working hard together to achieve good results in the "Germany 2024" European Championship.

Albania's proposal - "It was like a marriage, a mutual choice. I really liked the project, they were interested in us as technical staff, with Doriva and Zabaleta: young people who have a lot of desire to do well.

In Albania they speak a lot of Italian. I found that I could get along well between Italian and English. Albanians appreciate technical football, with players who make great plays. They like good football, so it gave me the awareness to say: "Yes, I can work very well here".

We are South American, but also very European. Pablo spent ten years in the Premier League. I also played a bit in the Premier League, in Spain for a long time; in Italy I worked with Roberto Mancini. Doriva played in Italy and Portugal. Our team is multicultural".

Lead by example – “Doriva, Pablo and I have struggled a lot in our lives. As footballers, we have achieved our objectives and we have done everything. The players understand this. This mindset is very important. We must be humble, that is, realize that we have stopped playing. The players are the protagonists and they are the ones who take the field.

However, as technicians, there is something we can pass on to them and that is the mentality. “You guys need to train hard, seriously. We can't miss a workout. It has to get into the players' heads, so that they say: "I don't come to train to train, I come to train to win."

Common points between Albania and Sao Paulo - "I was born in Sao Paulo, where I lived in the 80s and 90s. I played football in the street. It was really hard, very physical. The biggest thing that Tirana and Sao Paulo have in common are the people who live in Brazil and Albania.

Relationships are really cordial and people say, “Sit down and eat with me. The door of my house is open." This is something common to both countries".

Kristjan Asllanin and Jasir Asani – "Kristjan is a very talented player technically, very good with both feet. He is capable of playing on both wings. He is technical, young and making his way.

He still has a lot to learn, like any 21 or 22 year old player. He is very strong, in terms of technique but also in terms of personality. He is an exceptional player.

We chose Asan in South Korea. He is a left-footed player who plays on the right and cuts inside, which we like. He scores important goals, like those against Poland and Moldova. A player of great quality, with a powerful shot from distance. He is giving his best in the national team".

Ambitions for the finals of the European Championship "Germany 2024" - "To be honest, it's wonderful. We all did a great job. Apart from Pablo and Doriva, there are many staff and people from the federation who work hard.

We do all this together. We did something extraordinary: we reached the EURO. The emotions that prevail are enthusiasm and happiness. We've come this far, we know our abilities, we're getting better.

It will be a real challenge. Whatever happens, we will work hard. The games will be fantastic but tough and if we manage to beat our opponents we will want to continue on that path. We are doing well, but if we can take a step forward it will be even better" - coach Silvinjo told UEFA.