At Skënderbeu, the situation is far from ideal, especially after the recent draw against Bylis, which has hit the white-and-red camp like a “bomb.” It was a match they considered won, with the expectation of securing three points. On Friday at 16:30, the last match of this year will be played, or, in other words, the first match of the third phase. Skënderbeu has 24 hours left to prepare for this home game, which will undoubtedly be challenging, given the team’s current struggles, having accumulated only 15 points over two league phases.
No one in the white-and-red camp anticipated such a standing at this point, while coach Ernest Gjoka has yet to savor a victory since taking over the team. Understandably, the situation is not favorable for him either, especially since Skënderbeu is psychologically burdened. Tomorrow in Korçë, Ivan Gvozdenović, the coach replaced by Gjoka, will return, making it a showdown between the two benches, to showcase what Ernest Gjoka has changed from what Serbian coach Ivan Gvozdenović left behind.
In the white-and-red camp, there has been nothing but silence these past days, with no one willing to speak to the media—something rarely seen with this Skënderbeu team. For Friday’s match against Elbasan, Skënderbeu will not be at full strength. Albi Doka returns from suspension, but the team will have a significant absence in midfield.
In his role as a defensive midfielder, Rabiu is an undisputed starter, and his absence is undoubtedly a “heavy” one. During the match against Bylis, Mario Rabiu was booked with a yellow card, his fourth, meaning Gjoka must now consider his replacement.
With only 24 hours remaining, the team must focus on motivation despite the circumstances. Whether they can overcome Elbasan tomorrow remains to be seen. Regardless of the opponent, Skënderbeu genuinely needs nothing less than a win tomorrow.
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