"We are not Brazil, we have always activated the best" / Defeat in Poland, Sylvinho reacts

The coach of the Albanian national team, Sylvinho, spoke after the 2-1 defeat in Poland, a defeat that ended the Albanian dream of the World Cup.

In his statement to DigitAlb after the match, the Brazilian said he is proud of the team, while he preferred not to comment on the future.

"I don't like losing. I'm happy with what happened on the field, because we faced a great team as equals. This shows us that we have grown a lot and gained a lot of experience."

That's football. It's not very possible to work with such a short space of time. I think we had a very good first half. If we go back to the Poland match 4 years ago, it's the same players who scored. Playing on equal terms with them is a very good thing.

We have to be patient. If we go back three years ago, no one would have thought that Albania would go to the European Championship and then to the World Cup play-offs. I have nothing to say to the players. I am very happy with what they have done.

Will I continue after July? I can't think about that now. I have to focus on the next game. I've seen it, we have it against Ukraine.

We went to the European Championship and played with players who were out of the team with their clubs. This is our reality. I think the best ones played for us. We are not Brazil to choose the one who plays the most minutes. I believe that the players who are good for us played and gave their best. I am very proud of all my players. Coming with few minutes and playing equally in a World Cup qualifying match, for me it is a big thing", Sylvinho told DigitAlb.

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