My name is Fatmir Boshnjaku, and I am new writer who mainly focuses on Albanian football, particularly their National Team.
Recently, I was able to catch an interview with a former player (Klodian Duro) of the Albania National Team, and I am here to share the discussion I had with this player.
During an interview I had with Klodian Duro, he stated that if Albania qualifies for the World Cup 2014, he believes Skela, Lala, and himself deserve a call-up from De Biasi, the coach of the Albania National Team.
Duro said:
“Skela, Lala, and I have played many hard and long years for Albania. We kept this team alive. We went through many managers, tough groups, and other obstacles; however, we always gave it 100 percent and made the team more entertaining to watch. Over time, we finally had to take a break. But if Albania qualifies and goes to Brazil, we are ready to play and should get a call up from De Biasi. It is only fair for us to finish what we started. This new Albania team got lucky with their current group, and it is very difficult to stay back and not participate in what we should be a part of.”
After that very bold and strict statement, Duro and I broke the tension by laughing at a humorous joke he made:
“I would also like a free vacation to Brazil. My family and I can use one. We are getting sick of Durres.”
There is currently no word from Coach De Biasi. But with their strong relationship with Armand Duka, the head of the Albanian Football Association, it is very possible that Skela, Lala, and Duro will make their return to the Albanian National Team. Kaçe, Abrashi, and Vullnet Basha will likely be the players to step back to make room.
Thank you for reading, and I am very happy to share my first article with Albanian fans all over the world. Une Besoj!