"The national team helped me. I had to show that I am in shape because it has been many months since I played. I believe something new will open up. I am talking to several teams, but nothing official". Elseid Hysaj is clear that the Albanian Football Association has given him an assist that he could not refuse, especially in the situation the defender is in. Ultimately, the contribution of the player from Shkodran over the years deserves such a pass, which makes him optimistic for the future.
Without a team and without any counter-offers, Hysaj is convinced that it is not yet time to go down to the level of the Albanian championship. Down, because as the right-back himself explains, he can still play at a higher level: "With all the respect I have for the Albanian championship, I really followed them because the first time I was in Albania and I was training with Vllaznia, it was like a duty to follow them while playing. It is a good championship, but I believe it is not yet my time to return to Albania."
Focusing on tomorrow's challenge in Helsinki, at the official press conference, Hysaj made a quick calculation: "We have a very strong team. Strong groups like Finland and Belarus have almost the same level as us. It was our objective to be the first and pass this group. We are a team in evolution, we must ask more from everyone. We have a new coach who is giving us a hand to make the game more beautiful and more attacking. For now I am very satisfied - explained the defender, also making a comparison for the new footballers who come to the red and black environment -. I believe that many Albanian players are emerging, but it is missing that not many defenders are emerging. I believe the midfield and attack have many solutions and strong players. Qefalija, Sina and Hasa are good players with a future ahead. Albania will be protected for the future as well".
