Press conference/Cikalleshi: In Israel more offensive than usual, next year I will return to

2022-09-21 14:10:00, Sport CNA

Sokol Cikalleshi spoke to the media before the matches against Israel (September 24) in transfer and Iceland (September 27) in "Air Albania", matches that must be won to secure the head of Group B of League 2 in the Nations League.

The 32-year-old is on loan from Konyaspor to Khaleej. Cikalleshi is ready for the adventure with the team of Saudi Arabia, as he dwells on the tactics of the Reds and Blacks and Eljon Toçi, the striker of Albania U21 who has moved to the first team.

"We are working hard, we are doing our best at the moment, even though the group is not complete. We hope to get the result that leads us to the realization of the objectives.

It is better to play with two strikers, when I have a partner close the scoring opportunity is greater. I believe this is how we will continue to play. It is important that the group is complete.

The problem with the last game was the mistakes that could have been avoided. We have done video analysis, we have seen the mistakes and I believe we will improve them.

Israel? Tough opponent, tougher group than before. Let's do our best tactically. Let's not concede and then look to score and win. We only care about the three points in Israel.

The invitation? Now I'm a little far away. I'm trying to try a new adventure, I have a two-year contract with Konyaspor, I can go back there again after a year. I will always be ready for the National Team. I'm a little far away, the championship is not like in Turkey.

If I score and make good appearances, I think that I will not miss the invitation of the National Team. It's a new championship, I hope to adapt as soon as possible and score. If I get in shape, I believe that I will also help the national team.

Difficult match. We won before in Israel, even then they were a very good team. Maybe the scheme can change too, we can be more offensive as we just need the win. There may be changes, I am sure that the coach will do his best, so that we go out on the field at our best tactically and physically.

Toci? Every new element is good, as it increases competition. A player with potential, he can serve the National Team. It will and should improve. It is important to play in his club and score. Do not compare him with Cikalles, as he is a young player. I wish him to do his best", concluded the striker from Kavaja.