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The news for the Italian media: Asllani and Kumbulla need to play more. This is Broja's only flaw

2022-11-15 17:34:16Sport SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
The news for the Italian media: Asllani and Kumbulla need to play more. This is
Edy Reja

Edy Reja has given a long interview to "Tuttomercattoweb" on the eve of the Albania-Italy friendly, which will take place this Wednesday at "Air Albania". The interview starts with a question related to the loss to Poland, in "Air Albania", where a possible victory would lead Albania to the "play off" of the World Cup.

Are you disappointed by that loss?

It was the last game, if we won we would go to the playoffs. And Russia wasn't going to be there, so we had the road paved… No disappointment, but at one point we were hoping for a lot.

The Albanian national team is constantly growing, many footballers play in Italy...

There are many of them. There is Gjimshiti, then Kumbulla who is a very good boy, but unfortunately he is not finding much space in Roma. Ismajli is growing at Empoli, a great cover. If he was a little calmer in possession of the ball, he could become an important footballer, a great player. And then Hysaj, Bajrami and Berisha, our captain.

And young Asllani, who is finding some space at Inter...

He has to play. I am selfish in this case, because I speak as the coach of Albania. I hope he and Kumbulla go out on loan in January to find more space.

Have you talked to Asllan and Kumbulla about this? What do they say?

Yes, I told them. They are not very happy, but what can we do? They have contracts with two big clubs. Having said that, I hope something can happen, given their age. They should play more.

Your young star plays in England: Chelsea's Armando Broja…

He has great potential, he is a structured player, 190 cm tall, he has great technique and speed, you can't catch him when he starts. There is only one phase, which is possession of the ball. It should improve the second one, because when the action is over, it helps a little. From that point of view, this year he's doing a little better, but it certainly doesn't help that he's playing 20 or 30 minutes at the most.

In the summer, Atalanta, Milan and Napoli were on his trail...

It's true, Napoli was desperately looking for him. Giuntoli was interested, I know he also spoke to us... But he intended to stay at Chelsea, a club that then renewed his contract.

Maybe De Laurentiis also called you to ask for information?

I spoke with Giuntoli, because he is the one who does the transfer market. Then, the president never has these conversations, he doesn't deal with technical issues. He just wants to know if the players are physically fit.

What do you think about this Serie A?

It's surprising, with Juventus' slow start and then Inter's collapse. The championship says Napoli will go all the way, they have an adequate squad. Spalletti has given the team great incentives and there is no 'prima donna'. Everything is in the context of normal players, there is no more Koulibaly and Insigne, who could have something more in terms of character. Even in the defensive phase it works well. Once the ball is lost, everyone is available to recover it. This means that the group works.

Napoli even stronger than that of 91 points?

This current one has something extra, plays just as well and Spalletti has done a great job. We are talking about a solid group, where everyone accepts the coach's decisions. This is above all essential in an environment like Napoli, which always tries to be a reference point as Maradona was, always looking for the idol.

Now there is Kvaratskhelia…

It's true, but he's showing up now. This player is on everyone's lips, but not a 'prima donna'. And it's not the only big purchase. Have you seen Kim? I want to praise Lobotka. He is a crazy footballer, he has a dynamism and a technique that I don't see in other players.

What about rivals?

Napoli are moving very fast, collecting those points is something incredible. They're galloping like crazy, it's exaggerated. If he travels like this, who can endanger Spalletti's team?!

What national team are you waiting for?

I expect that Mancini can give space to those who have played less. Not an experimental national team, but with some innovations.

What explanation did you give for Italy outside the World Cup?

The problem is that in the national team you don't have time to recover. You don't have time, every match is decisive. From this point of view, we should not look anyone in the face.

Many debts of gratitude, in short…

We saw it with Lippi in 2010. You still bet on some players because they tell you they're good and you believe them, but maybe they're not. I get it: it's hard to let go of important players, but never make lineups with debts of gratitude. Then Italy had bad luck too, with all those missed penalties.

Was the confirmation of coach Mancini right after the debacle in Palermo?

Yes of course. I thought he could make a difference, but he worked hard winning the European Championship with a team that no one thought could win. Created an extraordinary group, went beyond the limits of the Italian national team in the European Championship.

What will your future be?

I have a very good relationship with the president of the federation, I am calm. After these friendlies we will spend a few days deciding what to do and then we will meet to make a decision.

What game are you waiting for tomorrow?

When you play against Italy, the motivation itself is extra. There is a great expectation from the people, the Albanians have great consideration for the Italians, they watch all our matches and know all the teams well. Albania can be considered a side of Italy and the match should be a celebration. I hope it will be a good game and Albania will do well. I am not saying to get a positive result, but to perform well. This means taking further steps forward.


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