"The loss against Poland was decisive", the "architect" Sylvinho reveals the secrets of the qualification

Coaching Albania for Sylvinho is a great honor. This is how the Brazilian "architect" of the historical success of the red and black national team, after reaching the qualification for Euro2024, has started his statement to the media.

The coach of the red and black boys did not hide his emotion, as he highly appreciated his football players for their dedication and passion, but also the technical staff.

Sylvinho further stated that he understood that Albania would realize the dream of going to Germany, after the first qualifying challenge where the red and black were defeated in Warsaw by Poland.

 " The merits of the boys and all the people who have supported us, it is an honor to be the coach of the Albanian national team and to feel the passion of the people. Everything is very beautiful. It's not just Sylvinho, it's Zabaleta, Doriva, Bulku, the whole staff. More than tactics is passion and love for football, there is passion in our work. The result does not come quickly, we have done a good job and we got a result, it is a good combination. The national team is open to new players, we have a consolidated team, but this is the job of a national team, we are ready to welcome players who are fit. I was convinced that it was a tough group and all teams could get points. I think the decisive moment was after the match with Poland and we didn't deserve to lose, that's when the behavior of the players changed. It was a key moment. "

As for the challenge in Chisinau, Sylvinho admitted that Moldova was a "strong bone".

" Moldova was playing for everything, they had nothing to lose. They played with long balls and it was difficult, they have not lost at home. They have lost only one match in the qualifiers, against us in Albania ", said the coach of the national team.

As he shared a warm hug with the captain Berat Gjimshiti, the coach appreciated the defender of Atalanta to the maximum. " This boy deserves this moment, he is an example for all of us. " (A2 Televizion)