Albania national team announces EURO 2024 squad: Strength in unity

Albania national team has announced its 27-player squad for EURO 2024, with the aim of achieving their best in the upcoming tournament in Germany starting in June.

Goalkeepers: Etrit Berisha (Empoli), Thomas Strakosha (Brentford), Elhan Kastrati (Cittadella), Simon Simoni (Eintracht Frankfurt).

Defenders: Berat Gjimshiti (Atalanta), Elseid Hysaj (Lazio), Iván Balliu (Rayo Vallecano), Ardian Ismajli (Empoli), Arlind Ajeti (CFR Cluj), Naser Aliji (Voluntari), Mario Mitaj (Lokomotiv Moscow), Enea Mihaj (Famalicão), Marash Kumbulla (Sassuolo).

Midfielders: Amir Abrashi (Grasshoppers), Kristjan Asllani (Inter Milan), Nedim Bajrami (Sassuolo), Medon Berisha (Lecce), Klaus Gjasula (Darmstadt 98), Qazim Laçi (Sparta Prague), Ernest Muçi (Beşiktaş), Ylber Ramadani (Lecce).

Forwards: Jasir Asani (Gwangju FC), Armando Broja (Fulham), Mirlind Daku (Rubin Kazan), Arbër Hoxha (Dinamo Zagreb), Rey Manaj (Sivasspor), Taulant Seferi (Baniyas).

Albania faces a daunting challenge in Group B against strong opponents Italy, Croatia, and Spain. Despite being considered the underdog in the group, Albania is prepared with determination and unity to showcase their talent against any opponent.

Albania’s supporters will provide additional motivation for coach Sylvinho’s team as they aim to make history for their national squad. Qualifying for EURO 2024 itself is a remarkable achievement, demonstrating the country’s determination and solidarity.

Although Albania has faced both Italy and Spain in friendlies in the past, with mixed results, these experiences have been valuable for their development.

Key Information about Albania national team at EURO 2024:
– Head Coach: Sylvinho.
– Captain: Etrit Berisha.
– Most Caps: Lorik Cana (93 matches).
– Top Scorer: Erjon Bogdani (18 goals).
– Best EURO Performance: Group stage in 2016.
– EURO 2024 is Albania’s 2nd appearance in the tournament.
– Albania has never hosted a EURO tournament.

Albania’s Group Stage Fixtures at EURO 2024:
– June 15, 2024, 02:00 CET: Italy vs Albania
– June 19, 2024, 20:00 CET: Croatia vs Albania
– June 25, 2024, 02:00 CET: Albania vs Spain