The national side is scheduled to officially start preparations for the first Nations League Group B1 games on Monday, September 2.

Sylvinho has called goalkeepers Thomas Strakosha, Alen Sherri and Simon Simoni. Partizani’s Andi Hadroj returns to the defence of the national side alongside Berat Gjimshiti, Elseid Hysaj, Ivan Balliu, Mario Mitaj, Marash Kumbulla, Ardian Ismajli and Enea Mihaj.

The list includes two selectees, namely midfielder Sebastjan Spahiu and forward Agim Zeka, who are called to join the national team for the first time.

Albania will play against Ukraine at Prague’s Epet Arena at 20:45 hrs on September 7. Three days later, September 10, the national side will host Georgia at Air Albania stadium at 20:45 hrs.

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