Red Jupi: Kosovars have strengthened us, but they are stronger than we are

Redi Yupi believes Albania has been strengthened by Kosovo players and fans, but still believes that “rdians” are no stronger than “The Kucezists”.

My statements have often been misinterpreted in Kosovo by various circles. But once again, Albania has been strengthened since it received footballers from Kosovo, which we started with Hasi, Beqaj and Cana”, Yupi said.

“Then, fans from Kosovo have come and taught us how the National Support” is supported.

Kosovo's “footballists have made very important career steps. Muriqi when he was in Albania was a normal player, while now for Kosovo and his team in Turkey it is very important”.

“Rasica has also made a big rise and plays at high levels, namely, Bundesliga”.

“Zenel and Cantman have not been on this level. So, all the players have done a jump. Kosovo's individual rise and enthusiasm has made this team progress many”.

While Yupi believes Milot Rasica is better than any player in Albania's team, he believes that Arber Zenel could be compared to Odysse Roshi, while with Vedat Muriqi Armando Sadiku.

“With Rashi no one is compared to Zenel getting Roche into the” race, Yupi added.

And maybe Sadiku and the other attackers we have. Albania is not weaker than Kosovo, but we do not have their enthusiasm”.

In November last year, Yupi had said that no Kosovo player except Milot Rasica could play for Albania, as well as that Kosovo has no better team than Albania, but is getting the maximum out of its footballers.

Kosovo has no better team than Albania. Be assured that Kosovo is by no means stronger than Albania”, Yupi had said.

The difference is that Kosovo is getting the maximum of football players, while not. Of the Kosovo players, only one player can play in Albania, Milot Rasica, none other”.