"The nation is represented with heart", Sylvinho: Always believe in the players

"A working day with Sylvinho", on its official UEFA channel, has dedicated a special report to the Albanian National Team and coach Sylvio Mendes Campos Junior. The moment and the very good qualifying edition of the Red and Black National Team, but also the fantastic work of the Brazilian technician has not gone unnoticed.

The report on UEFA's official website begins with a description of Sylvinho's career as a player and coach who has contributed to several European countries. And in Brazil, his birthplace. The 49-year-old shares his feelings as Albania's helmsman and adds that representing a nation is very special for the players and the coach. "The players should enjoy it and be proud to represent their country, that's the way it works. However, when you represent the country, things change and it is not the same traditional way of working. You know you have a lot of responsibility to play and everything has to be done with heart. Because it represents the nation. This is something special for the players and for the coach." The report continues with the organization of work by the coach and his staff, the construction of the training program. And the discussions with the players where the positive atmosphere always prevails. In the following, UEFA evaluates Albania and describes its journey in this qualifying edition as very good. The next match with Moldova is seen as a final, as Albania can secure for the second time in history the finals of a major tournament, the European "Germany 2024". In his playing career, Sylvinho has played under Pep Guardiola and Arsene Wenger, two of the best coaches in history. The Brazilian describes them as extraordinary. "Guardiola and Wenger are exceptional. I don't pretend to be like them. I do my job as I see fit. "Football has changed a lot, but I believe in organizing a team." Elseid Hysaj is part of the UEFA report. First, the red and black defender gives his opinion on Sylvinho, describing him as one of his favorite coaches. "I follow him a lot, as he is a coach who has given us a lot and is always helping us. It's very energetic and gives us a lot of positivity as a group. We really needed that, as we had some times when we didn't have a lot of positive atmosphere as a team. We needed a coach like Sylvinho to get through the difficult moment. Now he is definitely one of my favorite coaches", says Hysaj. During a conversation with the coach, Lazio's Shkodran asked him about the evolution of the full-back role, but also about the difference between them. "It has changed somewhat, as it used to be not so tactical. Today there are many tactics in the way of interpreting this role. Move, get inside, clear the ball out of the area, don't let it get here, and other tactical tips. Of course tactics are important, but back then it was more of a combination game. You are much more aggressive and much stronger physically. In one-on-one duels, you're much better, as I didn't much prefer them", emphasized Sylvinho The report dedicated to the fantastic performance of Albania and its coach, closes with the latter's words. Who says that in the National team, everything is done with heart, as they present the country in the European and World arena. In the end, Sylvinho's message is clear: "Always believe in the players".