Albanian National Team captain Berat Gjimshiti will be sidelined for the upcoming match against Latvia due to accumulating the maximum number of yellow cards. His caution in the recent goalless draw against Serbia resulted in this suspension.
In light of Gjimshiti’s absence, coach Sylvinho has signaled that Adrian Bajrami is the leading candidate to step into the defense. Although Bajrami was a spectator during the match against Serbia, he is poised to be integrated back into the squad for this crucial encounter.
“Tomorrow we will see everything. Now we have five center backs, including Adrian Bajrami, who is driving me crazy; he is playing very well,” the Brazilian coach remarked after the recent match.
Sylvinho noted that Bajrami will also join Benfica after the Latvia game for the Club World Cup, but until then, he is fully available to contribute to the national team. The coach expressed confidence in the depth of the defensive unit and emphasized the importance of the upcoming training session to finalize the team’s formation.
With Gjimshiti unavailable, Bajrami is likely to make his presence felt from the outset, as the National Team gears up for a match where securing victory is the top priority. This presents a promising opportunity for Bajrami to showcase his skills on a prominent platform.