FLASH
Shkruar nga Pamfleti
Imagine Bogdani scoring with the national team and celebrating... the Italians.
The name that has weighed heavily on the hearts of Albanians may suddenly be a protagonist on the other side of the sea.
We are talking about Aleksandër Bogdani, the 14-year-old son of former prominent Albanian striker and record holder for goals with the red and black jersey, Erjon Bogdani.
What are the chances of this happening? That Bogdan's son will play with the "azurra"? His father, Erjoni, is talking about this himself.
In an interview with "Top Channel", he confirms that his son has received an invitation from the Italian U-15 national team.
-Erjon, is it true that your son has received an invitation from the Italian national team?
Yes, it's true. It was a gathering for talented young people from the South of Italy and my son also received an invitation.
-Aleksandr, your son, plays for Palermo. He's a center forward like you... Can he become better than you?
Please, I didn't talk about myself when I was a footballer, how can I talk about my son?!
-We are asking because there is little information about it...
Then, if he does well, he will "tell" his own story. Now he is a boy who loves football, is playing regularly with Palermo U-15 and Italian scouts have apparently seen some interesting data. Let's see.
-Has there been any interest from the Albanian Federation?
Yes, there was. They contacted me a few days ago and I definitely appreciate their commitment.
-Will you influence your son to choose Albania?
Look, my son knows well what I represent for Albania and how connected I am to my country. Now he has received an invitation to a training camp with the U-15 of Italy. It's not a bad thing. It's an assessment. But no decision has been made. It hasn't even been discussed.
-Why don't you discuss it?
Because at the stage when he is playing football, he is still in "primary school". That's what they call those his age. He has a long way to go. He must first become a professional footballer, in the sense that he must be good off the field, not just on it.
-You mean he should graduate from university like his father?
….(laughs) Why not? He is currently a student with an average of 9.4. We have made it clear to him that lessons are very important.
-Your wife is Italian. Have you talked to her if the day came to choose between Italy and Albania? Would she encourage her son to wear her country's jersey?
Oh how futuristic this is… We haven't talked about this part at all. Honestly. Because we both know it's rushed. I repeat. My son needs to become a good footballer first. He's been at Palermo for four years, but there's a lot of work to do before he can go from "hobby" to professional football.
-What makes you most proud of your son at this moment?
For everything. He is down to earth. I even felt very good when he got an invitation from Italy U-15, because it happened without knowing that he was my son. They simply appreciated him for the qualities he has.
-Does he visit Albania often?
Yes, very often. During the summer he comes here and even plays football with his peers.
-What worries you most about Alexander?
Surname.
-Really?
Yes, really. He needs to know how to manage the pressure and the unfair comparisons that can be made with me. I know that this will be a problem. Time has shown it with the children of former footballers in the past.
-How has the Albanian national team seemed to you recently?
Very good. They achieved a great and deserved victory against Serbia. In fact, the best matches in the group were against Serbia. I hope they play the same against Andorra.
-What is the strongest point of this national team?
Sacrifice. I really like how they behave on the field when they don't have the ball in their possession. They are careful and well-positioned on the field.
-What should this national team correct?
Be consistent. With Latvia it was one of those matches where we played very differently. The first half was not like the second. This is dangerous./Top Channel
Lini një Përgjigje