The Albanian national team officially began training and preparations for the two 2026 World Cup qualifiers today.
Red and black footballers Arbër Hoxha and Julian Shehu appeared at a press conference, where they expressed their emotions and expectations for the challenges that await the national team.
Arbër Hoxha described Albania's first challenge in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers against England as a difficult match, emphasizing that the opponent has world-class players.
However, he expressed that he believes in the team's qualities and hopes for a positive result, promising to give his best in the minutes he will have available.
The match with England? – The first match with England is difficult, considering that England has world-class players. We will go to give our best, we know our qualities and qualities. We hope to get a positive result. I will do my best, as many minutes as I have available.
1 year in the National Team, how has this journey been for you? – I believe it has been a very good year, because we qualified for the European Championship. We will always do our best and I hope we qualify for the World Cup.
How is the season going with your club? – Like every footballer, there are ups and downs, and I am one of them. Lately I haven't had much rhythm in the matches. Those minutes I had, I tried to use to the maximum. I hope to get in shape as soon as possible and have as many minutes available.
Competition in the National Team? – In the National Team, competition always makes you stronger. We give our best to get as many minutes as possible.
Do you expect any changes in the game against England? – That's up to the coach. We're also waiting for the other players to join us. We have four days to prepare tactically and prepare for the match as best as possible.
Should we have expectations in the match with England? – Yes, of course we believe, this is not discussed at all. I believe that the group has the quality to achieve a positive result.
Juljan Shehu, the midfielder newly invited to the Albanian National Team, expressed his first emotions after receiving the invitation from the red and black staff. He described this moment as a dream come true and underlined that he will give his maximum with the national team.
Invitation from the National Team – It is a dream come true. I am very proud to have been selected to represent the National Team. It is one of the most beautiful feelings in the world. I hope to represent it with dignity and give my best for the team as well as to increase the competition because it is good for the team.
First emotions after receiving the invitation – The first moment I received the invitation I didn't know how to react. I was numb with emotions. I was contacted by the staff, it was a very beautiful moment.
How do you see the journey with the National Team? – I didn't come to be a temporary player. I hope that my journey will be as long as possible in the national team. I came with the confidence to do my best.
How ready are you after the injury – Last year was the most difficult year in my career, especially after the injury I had. But I recovered very well and very quickly and I am 100% ready. I am very good physically, I played almost all the matches with the team. My teammates welcomed me very well as it was my first time here. There was enthusiasm in the team. They congratulated me and were there to support me. (A2 Televizion)
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