“EURO 2024” finals/ Hysaj: The nationwide group ought to focus solely on the taking part in subject, battle for each level within the European

The defender of the Albanian Nationwide Group, Elseid Hysaj, appeared at midday this Monday at a media convention from the bottom camp of the Reds and Blacks in Kaiserau in Kamen.

The pink and black footballer responded to the curiosity of journalists by commenting on the beginning of preparations from the pink and black base camp at SportCentrum Kaiserau for the primary problem towards Italy within the European Championship “Germany 2024”. Hysaj additionally spoke in regards to the group’s expectations on this European match and mentioned that there are actual probabilities for Albania, whereas including that the nationwide group ought to focus solely on the sphere of play.

After the friendlies, the place did the coaching of the Nationwide Group consist? – We labored quite a bit bodily and we weren’t at our 100% in these two pleasant matches. It was crucial as a result of we would have liked to place some weight and power on our legs earlier than we began making ready for the match with Italy and others in a row. The friendlies went effectively as a result of we confirmed that we’re in good condition, we’re good tactically on the sphere and we’re coaching to be extra prepared for the subsequent matches.

The place is the coaching centered? – The emphasis shouldn’t be positioned on only one level. The entire group is coaching in order that we’re as compact as attainable collectively, in order that we don’t go away areas on the sphere for the opponents and should not removed from one another.

Matches within the European Championship? – There are three very robust matches, but in addition very stunning. Now we have to get pleasure from this European, you by no means know what can occur. One will not be known as after the European, nevertheless it occurs in soccer. If we imagine in ourselves, we may be one of many surprises of the European Championship. We’re all calm, we’re assured in our values. In the course of the qualifiers, nobody anticipated our progress, however we confirmed that we are able to do stunning issues and we may be the shock of this European. We’re calm, assured in our values, we all know that now we have troublesome opponents, however as they are saying in soccer, it’s a ball and something can occur.

Italy has scored just one purpose within the two pleasant matches. How does Hysaj see Italy, provided that he additionally is aware of the gamers? – I’ve seen the 2 pleasant matches that Italy performed. It appears to be like from the surface as if they’re a struggling group and are lacking a purpose. However it isn’t because it appears. I do know Italy, now we have seen it up to now European Championships, everybody mentioned that it’ll not attain wherever, however ultimately it received the European Championship. We should know that Italy is a powerful scout, there are robust people. I’ve performed towards virtually everybody, I’ve some within the group. I do know the standard of the gamers. We should take it critically as a result of it isn’t what it appears.

What does this group have greater than that of “EURO 2016”? – They’re two totally different groups. In 2016 we have been a unique group and all of the gamers had various things from one another. Now it is the second time for me, Berisha and Abrash. We all know we are able to do extra. It isn’t factor if we lose, it is an issue if we lose in Italy. To be extra critical, we are able to and will attempt to move the group. To be calm about giving our greatest and exit with our heads held excessive. Now we have to show it after which on the finish of the European Championship we are able to say that we gave our greatest and we have been eradicated to go away with our heads held excessive, not as if we lacked one thing to realize our purpose. We all know one another, nevertheless it does not imply you may cease your opponent simply because you already know him. I do not just like the phrase that Italy does not have robust gamers. It’s a group among the many strongest. He additionally received the final European Championship even if nobody believed in Italy. I really feel higher after they inform me that we’re not the favorites. It motivates us, it is extra stunning. The strain shifts to them. We all know our values, we are able to obtain one thing, we are able to win even towards robust groups. Soccer by no means is aware of.

Remark for AS that in its evaluation mentioned that Albania’s weak level was the protection from the precise facet and what did you perceive from the match with Azerbaijan? – We labored quite a bit bodily nowadays. We put a number of operating and power into our legs. It’s regular that the final minutes can be slightly harder for us, to maintain the sport in stability. It was a pleasant and a stage the place it’s a must to prepare and it’s a must to show your self, each drained and tireless. We did effectively, I am proud of what we did. Relating to the media evaluation, which says that the protection on the precise facet is weak, I’ve been taking part in in Serie A for nearly 12 years and I do know my potential and the place I am going unsuitable. I do know the issues I do unsuitable and the issues I do proper. Sure, on this European I will likely be centered like everybody else, as a result of I do know these matches are very robust. And I hope I give my finest for this jersey, as a result of I do not come on trip or play badly. I come to do my finest, to offer my finest, to assist the gamers if I may also help them. Within the nationwide group you may be known as up or not, play or not, however you all the time should be a part of a household and provides your contribution, each inside and outside. Even in unhealthy occasions and in good occasions. Now we have handed these moments, now we’re within the stunning second and I need to get pleasure from and luxuriate in this European.

The Italian media have expressed that the qualification of Italy goes by means of Albania? – Even for us, Italy is a key level to move the group, because the Italian media say. Now we have to speak on the pitch towards Italy, not with phrases and present that we’re prepared for each match. We additionally love them in factors. We got here right here to get them.

Will Albania be glad with a draw? – Regular, it is necessary to not lose, the purpose can also be good. Higher one than none. Portugal topped the group in 2016 with three attracts. It’s essential to all the time have religion, simply do not lose.

First coaching in Kaiserau? I imagine now we have had a change of coronary heart. Earlier than we have been extra relaxed, now the sport is approaching, we’re extra centered on the pitch and attempt to do issues higher on the pitch. Now’s the time of the European.

Comparability of “group 2016” with “group 2024” – I can not share them, I spent many stunning moments in 2016, with that group, with these gamers, with all the standard we had at the moment. We virtually certified, we virtually handed the group, nevertheless it did not occur. Even with this group we’re like a household, I’m doing very effectively. All of the younger gamers have tailored very effectively to us, as you may see within the match. We perceive one another very effectively, now we have relationships on and off the sphere. We’re a incredible group, we’re all collectively, with one purpose. We’re a household as in 2016, Albania hardly adjustments.

How do you are feeling on the eve of the European Championship? – It was an excellent reception, however we anticipated it from the Albanians as a result of they love the nationwide group and the gamers very a lot. We noticed it in 2016 when the entire stadium was pink and black. I believe it is going to be the identical this European. We anticipate the identical within the match towards Italy. We really feel good, we all know our qualities and people of Italy. Now we have to be calm, not make errors on the sphere as a result of Italy is a group that may exploit errors.

Italy’s weak level? – All groups have weak factors. We’ll attempt to discover weaknesses in Italy, the coach can even assist us. Italy is lacking a bomber. Motionless is a champion, I used to be anticipating to play towards him, I am sorry it is not, however the final season has not been very constructive for him.

The second European Lion in his profession, what has modified from Hysaj in 2016? – Now I’m a Hysaj with extra expertise, with many issues in my head. We did not come right here to move the time. I am not glad with slightly bread, I need massive bread. Let’s not have hostages on the finish. In 2016 I used to be younger, I used to be very glad, now I need to obtain extra. I hope all of us have the precise starvation.

Expectations on this European Championship? – It will likely be an achievement for all of Albania to applaud us after the matches. To be proud, each in defeat and in victory. Let’s go house with our heads held excessive.

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