Today in Shkodra Albania vs. Italy, for qualifiers of World Cup Russia 2018

The match between two football national teams, Albania and Italy, will be played today as part of the Russia 2018 World Cup qualifiers. “This is the first time Italy comes to Albania and I’m glad I’m part of this historical moment. We still have objectives and we must remain at the head of the group in the next play-off”, said the Italian coach, Ventura. Today differently from the match with Spain, where his choices were conditioned by shortcomings and suspensions, coach Panucci is expected to start the match against Italy with a group of players who have more experience. The Italian coach will chose as always Etrit Berisha as the first goalkeeper while returning to the 4 defenders system with Mavraj beside Ajeti, assisted by team-leader Agolli on the left side and Hysajon the rightside. Five players are expected to be placed in the midfield sector where Grezda and Kace presence is confirmed beside Roshi that returns in the field after a suspension. Memushaj will also be among the starter-players while the only dilemma stands between Kukeli and Basha. Armando Sadiku will also enter the field since the first minute. Roughly 1200 fans are expected to come from Italy to watch the qualifying match in Shkodra. Of them, about 500 are expected to come from the neighboring country, while 700 others are Italian citizens with temporary residence in Albania. The matchAlbania vs. Italy will be played at 20:45 today in Shkodra’s “Loro Borici” stadium. The state police have published an action plan to ensure the normality. The action plan aims at maintaining public order, preventing and hitting any criminal activity. The action plan involves supervising and managing the road traffic on the axes of the city of Shkodra.