The national team suffered a 1-0 loss against Sweden in a friendly match held in Stockholm. The decisive goal came in the second half, as the Red and Black boys struggled to find the back of the net despite creating several opportunities.
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| Albanian national team before the match against Sweden, March 26, 2024 |
"Sofascore" has released player ratings based on the statistics. The highest-rated player for Albania for his performance is Strakosha, who made several crucial saves when the score was tied at 0-0.
Following him is Nedim Bajrami, while the least-rated player is Ivan Balliu. The latter took the place of Elseid Hysaj in this match, who started from the beginning in the previous friendly against Kilin.
Player ratings for the starting lineup according to "Sofascore":
Strakosha (7.8)
Balliu (6.2)
Enea Mihaj (6.7)
Berat Gjimshiti (7.2)
Mario Mitaj (7.1)
Ylber Ramadani (7.1)
Kristjan Asllani (7.1)
Jasir Asani (6.8)
Qazim Laçi (6.6)
Nedim Bajrami (7.3)
Armando Broja (6.6)
Despite the defeat, the players showed determination and fought hard throughout the match. The coaching staff will undoubtedly analyze the game to identify areas for improvement as they prepare for future fixtures.