2026-10-01 11:37:38Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX

Against Finland on Saturday, a heavy stone is placed for the first place if the Albanian National Team manages to win. The Red and Blacks will play in the Helsinki transfer as the team to beat, as they currently hold the first place in the group in the Nations League with 6 points, against 4 of their rivals. In case of success, the objective has been achieved to the greatest extent and the certainty of a 'play-off' ticket to the European seems very possible.

To succeed, coach Maran is expected to make some changes to the lineup compared to the duel against San Marino, as the Italian himself stated that 'the representative was reserved and did not give his maximum precisely for this duel'.

Goalkeeper Alen Sherri, who seems more likely to start than Etrit Berisha, is expected to resist the changes, while Elseid Hysaj and Stavros Pilo will return to defense. Asllani and Ramadani will be the keys to the midfield, with the latter returning to the starting lineup after Julian Shehu played against San Marino. In the advanced part, Ernest Muçi and Rey Manaj look untouchable, while a starting lineup is expected to go to Arbër Hoxha and Myrto Uzun.

For this duel, coach Maran is expected to have a full national team, as Klisman Cake has also returned with the group, while UEFA has appointed referees from Ireland, led by Rob Hennessy.

In the past, Albania and Finland have faced each other 7 times, with the rivals having the most success. Finland has won 4 challenges, 1 has ended in a draw, while the other 2 have been won by the Rossoneri.


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