Albania squad named for Nations League matches including Ukraine clash
Squad to face Iceland, Israel and Ukraine
Skenderbeu defender Ajdin Hrustic returns to the squad after a long absence
Albania coach Edoardo Reja has named his squad for the upcoming Nations League matches against Iceland, Israel and Ukraine.
The squad includes several new faces, including Skenderbeu defender Ajdin Hrustic, who returns to the national team after a long absence.
Hrustic has been in impressive form for Skenderbeu this season, and his inclusion in the squad is a sign that Reja is looking to freshen up his defence.
Other new faces in the squad include Partizani midfielder Kristjan Asllani and Teuta goalkeeper Etrit Berisha.
Asllani has been one of the standout performers in the Albanian Superliga this season, and his inclusion in the squad is a reward for his impressive form.
Berisha is a veteran goalkeeper who has played for several clubs in Albania and abroad.
He is a reliable shot-stopper, and his experience will be valuable to the squad.
The squad also includes several familiar faces, such as captain Lorik Cana, Napoli midfielder Elseid Hysaj and Lazio forward Vedat Muriqi.
Cana is a veteran defender who has played for several clubs in Europe, including Arsenal and Juventus.
He is a leader on and off the pitch, and his experience will be invaluable to the squad.
Hysaj is a versatile defender who can play at both right-back and left-back.
He has been a regular for Napoli this season, and his inclusion in the squad is a sign of his importance to the team.
Muriqi is a powerful forward who has scored several goals for Lazio this season.
He is a threat in the air and with his feet, and he will be looking to add to his goal tally for the national team.
The squad is a mix of experience and youth, and Reja will be hoping that the team can gel quickly and achieve success in the Nations League.
Albania will face Iceland on 24 September, Israel on 27 September and Ukraine on 13 October.
The team will be looking to finish top of their group and qualify for the Nations League finals.
