Rolando Maran begins his Albania adventure with a win: Muçi important, but the team must not rely on one player

Albania successfully marked coach Rolando Maran’s official debut by defeating Belarus 2-0. After the match at “Air Albania” ended, the Italian coach analyzed the team’s performance and some of his decisions during the game.

“A better start could not have been hoped for. I am pleased with the way the team performed. The players carried out on the pitch what we had worked on in training.

When the game began to open up, we thought it was the right moment to bring on Uzuni. The decision was related to the players’ characteristics and the difference between Seferi and Uzuni. We knew the match would be difficult from the outset,” Maran said.

The Albania coach also praised the opponents’ organization, recalling Belarus’s recent results. According to him, the opposing team sat very deep, but Albania managed to find a way to display its qualities.

“We must not forget Belarus’s recent results. They are a team that sits very deep, but we managed to find our way. As for the best player of the evening, the team spirit and everyone’s sacrifice must be highlighted.

Muçi is an important footballer and he proved that again tonight. However, I do not want us to have just one player as a reference point. I am very happy for Muçi, but also for Asllani’s assist,” Maran declared.