Poland coach: Albania an awkward rival, we don't underestimate them

Poland face Albania this month in a World Cup play-off semi-final. Poland coach Jan Urban admitted it would be a tough opponent but expressed confidence in his players' ability.

"We must be aware of the level of difficulty. Of course, in the match against Albania we have the advantage of playing at home, but the opponent also has its own advantages, even considerable ones. No one should think that the victory on March 26 is a formality. It is a difficult match for Poland.

"When Albania qualified for the 2024 European Championship, they eliminated Poland. In the tournament they played, they drew with Croatia and lost minimally to Italy and Spain. They have interesting football and the same coach for years. They have a lot of stability. Albanians are active in good clubs, many of them in Italy," said the Polish coach.

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