Albania’s coaching staff at Euro 2024 includes familiar faces for Premier League fans, with former Arsenal and Manchester City player Sylvinho leading the team. Sylvinho, who took over as manager in January 2023, has already shown success by guiding Albania to the top of their qualifying group for the tournament. Assisting him is Manchester City legend Pablo Zabaleta, who made 333 appearances for the club over nine years, winning two Premier League titles. Zabaleta’s coaching role with Albania is his first, but he has already made an impact by improving the team’s defense, conceding just four goals in eight qualifying matches.
In addition to Sylvinho and Zabaleta, Brazilians Doriva and Ervin Bulku will also be assisting the coaching staff. The team faces a tough challenge in Group B, dubbed ‘the group of death,’ as they are set to play against Spain, Italy, and Croatia. Despite the tough competition, Albania is ready to take on the giants of Europe and fight for a spot in the last 16 of the competition.
Premier League fans will be eager to see how the familiar faces from the coaching staff will fare in guiding Albania through the tournament. With Sylvinho’s experience as a player and coach, along with Zabaleta’s successful career at Manchester City, the team has a strong foundation to build upon. As the tournament kicks off, all eyes will be on Albania to see if they can defy the odds and make a mark on Euro 2024.