Albanian National Team [General topic]

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Re: Albanian National Team [General topic]

by Aurora Bulkualis » Fri Mar 29, 2024 10:13 pm

To me the main problem is not even the striker. It's the linkup between midfield and attack. Manaj/Broja got almost 0 service, so I can't really judge them.

Bajrami has been absolutely ass lately, and I don't mind even benching him and trying something new. Maybe push Asllani forward.

Re: Albanian National Team [General topic]

by CanaYouDoIt » Fri Mar 29, 2024 9:28 pm

Dallku wrote: ↑Fri Mar 29, 2024 7:36 pm And even if he doesn't score it's about giving the team a little oxygen, momentum and belief....

as opposed to getting pinned back in your box for 90 minutes which then becomes a matter of time before they score.

Manaj/Cika/Asani don't even guarantee that you cross the half way line... and Albanian fans have the nerve to to be skeptic of Broja out of all players.
Cika came on after 65 mins when Broja had bullied their defence and he got absolutely dominated, he offers nothing.

Re: Albanian National Team [General topic]

by Dallku » Fri Mar 29, 2024 7:36 pm

And even if he doesn't score it's about giving the team a little oxygen, momentum and belief....

as opposed to getting pinned back in your box for 90 minutes which then becomes a matter of time before they score.

Manaj/Cika/Asani don't even guarantee that you cross the half way line... and Albanian fans have the nerve to to be skeptic of Broja out of all players.

Re: Albanian National Team [General topic]

by Princ » Fri Mar 29, 2024 6:19 pm

RedFootballs wrote: ↑Fri Mar 29, 2024 5:57 pm A one man attack who doesnt score any goals... that is kind of the story of Broja so far except 2 goals against Hungary.

I don't know if Daku's performances were a fluke but he might be the best option if he continues like he did last time.
Come on now..

AB just won us a penalty and about 5 free kicks in dangerous position at Sweden. In Barcelona, he set up Cikalleshi perfectly for tap in header and sprung us on many dangerous counter attacks.

Check how much noise comes from the crowd whenever he gets subbed on or has the ball. He’s one of a kind..

Re: Albanian National Team [General topic]

by RedFootballs » Fri Mar 29, 2024 5:57 pm

Dallku wrote: ↑Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:58 pm
Plako wrote: ↑Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:22 pm Both Broja and Daku have been very effective coming off the bench but not really threatening when starting.

Broja's best game for the NT was ironically against Spain and he was a starter. He was a one man attack that day and Spanish defenders couldn't contain him. It was pre-injury though but he did show glimpses of that against Sweden.
A one man attack who doesnt score any goals... that is kind of the story of Broja so far except 2 goals against Hungary.

I don't know if Daku's performances were a fluke but he might be the best option if he continues like he did last time.

Re: Albanian National Team [General topic]

by Dallku » Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:58 pm

Plako wrote: ↑Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:22 pm Both Broja and Daku have been very effective coming off the bench but not really threatening when starting.

Broja's best game for the NT was ironically against Spain and he was a starter. He was a one man attack that day and Spanish defenders couldn't contain him. It was pre-injury though but he did show glimpses of that against Sweden.

Re: Albanian National Team [General topic]

by Plako » Fri Mar 29, 2024 4:22 pm

artan wrote: ↑Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:51 pm When you play Spain, Italy and Croatia you’ll need every player to be useful and fight. Cika and Manaj are low energy goal poachers who don’t press, no pace and need several golden attempts before they can score. They will be absolutely handled by Spain.

Daku is a physical goon but a player like him can cause teams issue with his size and strength. Broja atleast has some technical quality and the ability to bury any chance even if he’s lazy.

Starting either Cika or Manaj is a guarantee for Albania to have an early exit. As the coach you have to give them a fighting chance to compete and you can’t do that with Manaj or Cika. If the manager starts Cika/Manaj with Asani and Seferi he should sacked. It seems like they’re just happy to be there similar to 2016
Manaj is never starting. While I'm not a big fan of CIka starting I think having him play the first 65 minutes and then bring Daku/Broja against a tired defense may work wonders for us. Both Broja and Daku have been very effective coming off the bench but not really threatening when starting.

Re: Albanian National Team [General topic]

by artan » Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:51 pm

When you play Spain, Italy and Croatia you’ll need every player to be useful and fight. Cika and Manaj are low energy goal poachers who don’t press, no pace and need several golden attempts before they can score. They will be absolutely handled by Spain.

Daku is a physical goon but a player like him can cause teams issue with his size and strength. Broja atleast has some technical quality and the ability to bury any chance even if he’s lazy.

Starting either Cika or Manaj is a guarantee for Albania to have an early exit. As the coach you have to give them a fighting chance to compete and you can’t do that with Manaj or Cika. If the manager starts Cika/Manaj with Asani and Seferi he should sacked. It seems like they’re just happy to be there similar to 2016

Re: Albanian National Team [General topic]

by Dallku » Thu Mar 28, 2024 8:52 pm

Klejdi1023 wrote: ↑Thu Mar 28, 2024 5:48 pm

We may see both, there is a meeting next month to potentially increase the list from 23 to 26 players for the Euros. Most coaches appear to favor the increase, so it's likely to happen. In that case, the strikers should be Broja, Daku, Manaj and Cika. Room for another winger and maybe a cb or midfielder.

This list increase doesn't benefit Albania even though the media and people pretend it does. It benefits countries like France, Belgium, etc.

Albania doesn't need players like Manaj and Cika. They literally won't even touch the ball against Spain, Italy, and Croatia. It will be like playing with 1 player less if they are on the field.

Albania needs counter attackers and defenders. That's it. Broja and Daku are the only useful strikers that can be wild cards.

Re: Albanian National Team [General topic]

by Princ » Thu Mar 28, 2024 7:45 pm

A bunch of old men put it on our young superstars. 34 year old 5’8” striker Vargas won 4 of 4 aerial duels and bullied our big men on defence.

Physically, Europeans in general are far behind North and South Americans. Recent colonial history has made these people super tough and resilient. Life in Europe is slow and soft..

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