Strakosha: We need victory against the Czech Republic, they are a dangerous team

2024-11-11 11:25:00, Sport CNA

Goalkeeper Thomas Strakosha appeared at the media conference this Monday from the gathering with the National Team, for the November matches in the League of Nations.

The 29-year-old said that Albania has two finals at home and must give the maximum.

What will change from the last match with the Czech Republic? In the Czech Republic, I believe we played the worst match of the last two years, we conceded a goal in the first minutes. Therefore, we can only do better than worse. It takes concentration from the start. We have two finals at home and I believe we will give our best and succeed."

What more needs to be done? "The only thing we need to do more is to be more focused. The team is the same, but we have to do better. We have equal points, the good thing is that we play at home and give our best".

Does the full stadium help or make you uncomfortable? "It is motivation for everyone, it is more beautiful for us and for every Albanian when the stadium is full. Of course, it will be better to have the support of the fans."

Did he scare Chory, the author of the two goals of the Czech Republic against Albania in the last match?

"We don't look at each player differently, we play as a team and defend as a team. We conceded two goals from him, but football is collective and we will give our best together."

Four goalkeepers in the National team, do you see competition? "I always give my best, whoever is invited to the National Team I give my best. Competition is good for us."

Which opponent is more dangerous? "The match with the Czech Republic is the most important, then we'll see Ukraine. The first final is with the Czech Republic as it is more dangerous, as it has shown that it is a strong team, let's look at this more seriously first, then look at the next match."

Do you miss Berisha? "Of course, I miss the old players, as they help with the experience for the new players as well. I know Etrit 12 years ago, so we miss him both as a goalkeeper and as a person."

Albania will face the Czech Republic on November 16, while on November 19 it will face Ukraine, both matches to be played at the "Air Albania" stadium./CNA