Today, the Albanian national team officially started preparations for the last two matches of the UEFA Nations League against the Czech Republic and Ukraine.
Some of the players have arrived in Tirana, while the group is expected to be complete on Tuesday.
Ylber Ramadani, Myrto Uzuni, Ivan Balliu, Kristjan Asllani, Ardian Ismajli, Arbër Hoxha, Mario Mitaj, Alen Sherri, Simon Simoni, Elseid Hysaj, Andi Hadroj, Thomas Strakosha and Feta participated in the session held today at the "Air Albania" stadium. Feta.
The red and black group was joined by a good part of the U-21 National Team players, who have gathered in the framework of two friendly matches with Moldova that will be played in Albania on November 15 and 18.
Immediately after today's training session, the Albanian Football Federation announced that Berat Gjimshiti, Keidi Bare and Marash Kumbulla will not be part of the group for the two games in November, reports KosovaPress.
Gjimshiti was injured in the last match in the championship against Udinese, while Bare and Kumbulla were injured and after the communication of the medical staff of the national team with the respective clubs, it has been decided that the footballers will continue their recovery.
So, Rey Manaj arrived today at the gathering and immediately underwent medical tests. After examination by the medical staff, it was concluded that the attacker cannot recover in time and it was decided that Manaj will return to his club to continue with the recovery program.
Due to these four absences, coach Silvinjo has decided to collect Adrian Bajram, Jon Mersinaj and Arbnor Mujë for the two games in November. The players are expected to join the Reds on Tuesday to start training.