40 minutes agoJimshiti speaks before facing Italy: We respect them, but we must not overestimate them.
Periskopi(2 years ago)
(2 years ago)Berat Gjimshi is Albania's captain at Euro-2024, eight years later than in 2016 when he was not invited at all by Gianni de Biasi. Albania is located in Group B, where there are three very strong nationals like Italy, Spain and Croatia. In the opening match, the Reds play in front of Italy, while the Gjimshi has [...]
Albania is located in Group B, where there are three very strong nationals like Italy, Spain and Croatia.
In the opening match, the Reds play in front of Italy, until Jimshit talked about this duel.
In an interviewGazzetta Dello SportThe Albanian captain stressed that the Reds are familiar with Italy, the first opponent to face Europe.
The defender, activated in Serie A with Atalanta, has said they respect Italy, but should not overestimate it.
When you play against a national like Italy, it's not like you have much advantage in your favor, but when you know your opponent it serves you a lot about the way you're facing on field”
“If we did well against Italy, then we would have gained confidence in the next matches, we could better manage them”.
“Italia is certainly the favourite Saturday, I know because I know the potential of those who were proclaimed Europe champions three years ago. Although Italy has been on sale after 2021. They are an opponent we should respect, but not overestimating”, Albania's captain said.
