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Elbasan, "hostage" of the bottom teams! Yellow-blue alarm, without the captain, the back line also falls
2026-01-18 18:17:04 / SPORT
The Elbasan team is going through a delicate moment in the championship, at a stage where every wrong step is costing dearly in the race for first place.
The Yellow-Blues are facing obvious difficulties in winning their last matches, while what is most striking is the fact that these stops have come right in front of the teams that are fighting for survival. Paradoxically, the teams that are closing or are at the bottom of the classification are turning into a “nightmare” for Elbasan. The statistics of the last three matches are significant: a 3-2 loss to Bylis, a 1-1 draw with Tirana and another stop with the same result against Flamurtari.
Three opponents who are playing for survival, but who have managed to take points from a team aiming for the top. Instead of using these matches to consolidate their positions at the top, Elbasan has lost ground and left behind valuable points. The problem is not only in the results, but also in the way they are coming. At times, the team seems to have difficulty managing the pressure against teams that play "with a knife in their teeth", with nothing to lose. These opponents are showing themselves to be more aggressive, more determined and are often forcing Elbasan to get out of the usual rhythm of the game.
LULAJ'S ABSENCE – Another big problem that has been clearly evident in these three matches is related to the defensive phase and the goals conceded. Elbasan has conceded a full five goals in three matches, a high figure for a team that is considered one of the best defenses in the championship and that, until a few weeks ago, had its strongest weapon precisely in the back. The main reason seems to be related to the absence of captain Bruno Lulaj. Due to injury, he has not been present in these three matches and his absence has been felt not only in the tactical aspect, but also in the psychological one. Without Lulaj on the field, the defense has lost the security, organization and calmness that characterized it.
Coincidence or not, in these three matches without the captain, Elbasan has not only failed to win, but has also conceded five goals. Lulaj's experience and authority in the back seem to be essential elements for the team's balance. He is the point of reference for his teammates and his absence has brought uncertainty, positioning errors and difficulties in managing key moments of the matches. The situation still remains in question for the next match against Egnatia, as Lulaj's activation is not certain. The captain continues to have concerns in his leg and the medical staff is being careful not to risk a deterioration of his condition. However, his return is seen as crucial to restoring stability and confidence in the team.
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