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Altin Rraklli does not share the same opinion with Silvinjo regarding the composition of the list of the Albanian National Team for participation in the European Championship. Two days after the publication of the list by the coach of the Rossoneri, the comments about the decisions of the coach have not yet been made and the former striker of the Rossoneri thinks that despite the trust one should have in every coach, some choices are incomprehensible.
In his interview for "Sport News" on "News 24", Rraklli explained that he would have sacrificed a defender just to make room for Cikalles, who should be appreciated for what he had given even in these qualifiers.
Altin, as expected, Silvinjo's list made a lot of noise, did you expect him to leave out players like Cikalleshi or Myrto Uzuni?
We always deal with rumours. I was a little impressed because some new places were released, so from 23 to 26. I didn't expect to miss players who have contributed, players who have minutes on their feet. The coach decides better, who do a better job. The coach is not being judged, but why should some players who have made an important contribution to the national team be absent
You were convinced that Broja was not affected, but you were also sure about Cikallesh. Why this decision, was his favorite striker in the qualifying phase, started 7 out of 8 games?
I think in terms of attack, we are talking about players who play in the same position. With the exception of Broja who is a bit faster, everyone has their own abilities. With these decisions, we realized that he does not move from the idea of playing with a striker. I would not have taken 9 defenders but 8, I would have taken one more striker. It is known that Cikalleshi was going to leave and for him it was the last.
What about Cikalleshi's decision to withdraw from the National Team, how did you read it, how do you evaluate it?
There was no other option. When you play in 90 percent of the qualifiers and you don't get invited, it's not good. I think it was a tactical choice. He scored the goal that qualified us. I believe Silvinho admires him.
Not only Cikalleshi, a strong decision was also the exclusion of Myrto Uzuni, 11 goals in La Liga, an established player in the National Team. Why Rraklli, why Uzuni outside?
Good thing he didn't explain it in public. Uzuni was injured. He saw a good physical shape in Hoxha and therefore made this decision.
How can a player like Uzuni experience such a decision? The end is the first and only one who has scored a goal against Spain, I believe he was looking forward to this European...
For these 3 players who were not invited, I believe it was something heavy for them. It was a huge disappointment, as every player looks forward to such an invitation. We don't qualify often and that matters.
Meanwhile, Manaj and Mirlid Daku arrive, two players who were in doubt. Are we stronger, with these center forwards in Europe?
I don't know if we are stronger or weaker. Every player has shown good performance. We saw Manaj coming off a fantastic spell in Turkey, but in the friendlies when he was activated we didn't see him at that level. We always have hope that the player who does well in the club will also show it in the national team.
Meanwhile, we have players like Broja and Jasir Asani who come to this gathering, to this European, almost without a single minute on their feet. Will it be difficult to catch the form?
I was lucky enough to experience it myself when I was without a team. The minutes missing in the championship are felt by every player when it comes to such finals. Desire and sense of patriotism motivate you, but muscle and limb want their minutes.
Bare is missing, Abrashi is coming. There are discussions even if we go a little further down the list…
I did not understand this decision-making. I see no reason. Bare has done a full championship, is returning to La Liga with Espanyol. He is a player who will play later.
With this list, with these players, can Albania do well? Do you stay true to your thinking at the beginning?
I have hopes that we will achieve something, regardless of the coach's choices. I don't know things better than the coach. Cikallesi's case was sensitive in terms of the player's age, simply because of the withdrawal. As for hope, I have faith.
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