Kosovo Striker Muriqi: Saba's Absence is Good for Us
Translated & summarized from Mako by baba
Kosovo striker Vedat Muriqi said it is "very good for us" that Israeli player Dia Saba is not in the squad for their Nations League match. Muriqi, Kosovo's top scorer, acknowledged Saba's strong season but sees his absence as an advantage. The match, crucial for Kosovo's advancement hopes, is set for Saturday. Muriqi expressed pride in representing Kosovo and prioritized qualifying for a major tournament with his national team.
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- Kosovo striker Vedat Muriqi believes Dia Saba's absence from Israel's squad is beneficial for his team.
- Muriqi, Kosovo's all-time leading scorer, expressed pride in representing his nation.
- He downplayed favorite status against Israel, citing football's unpredictability.
- Muriqi stated Kosovo's advancement chances depend on their performance in the upcoming match.
- Qualifying for a major tournament with Kosovo is Muriqi's top career ambition.
Kosovo striker Vedat Muriqi stated that it is "very good for us" that Israeli player Dia Saba is not in the squad for their upcoming Nations League match. Muriqi, who is Kosovo's all-time leading scorer, acknowledged Saba's strong season in Turkey, noting his goals and the "noise" his name is making. While Muriqi believes Saba's experience could have been useful for Israel, his absence is seen as an advantage for Kosovo.
Muriqi spoke ahead of Kosovo's home match against Israel, scheduled for Saturday at 4:00 PM local time. He expressed pride in representing his country and hopes to play for the national team as long as possible. Regarding the match, Muriqi downplayed the favorite status, emphasizing that in football, anything can happen. He noted that while Israel has improved tactically, Kosovo has the home advantage.
Muriqi addressed the pressure of the match potentially ending Kosovo's chances of advancing, stating that the team feels no pressure as the game has not yet begun. He believes the outcome will be decided on the field within the 90 minutes and that Kosovo's fate depends on their performance. He also stated his personal ambition is to qualify for a major tournament with Kosovo over scoring in the Champions League.
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