by Luca Ranocchiari - Futsalplanet.com editor and our collaborator Gjergj Vyshka

Time to think about Finland. The Albanian national team, under the guide of the technical couple composed of Armand Damo and Ramazan Konçi started their preparation for the imminent Croatia 2012 preliminary round group E to take place in Tampere, Finland. Training sessions have been staged in Vlorë, using the sport hall Flamurtarit. 18 players were working with the national selection, still waiting for Gentian Begaj, Roald Halimi and Ameljo Beqiri who should join the roster in January 16th. Futsal Committee president Alfred Ziaj declared that the team goal is to enter the qualifying round. Below have a look at the roster announced by head coaches Damo and Konçi.


Albanian National Team - Players List

Goalkeepers
Klodian Rrapi (Edro Valona)
Armand Nebiu (Tirana)

Defenders
Gentian Begaj (Athina'90 - GREECE)
Armand Cela (KS Ali Demi)
Enrid Samarxhi (Tirana)
Indrin Llagami (Tirana)
Shyqyri Bylyku (Tirana)
Arjan Bllumbi (Edro Valona)
Roald Halimi (Alter Ego Luparense - ITALY)
Zamir Lumanaj (Albania Nord)
Florian Gjoni (Tirana)

Forwards
Ameljo Beqiri (Maran Terni - ITALY)
Alket Keta (Universiteti Kristal)
Fisnik Bllaca (Teuta)
Dorian Dajko (Teuta)
Arjan Nikolli (Edro Valona)
Florian Manastirliu (Tirana)
Karlo Kalus (Flamurtari)
Julind Thanasi (Tirana)
Erion Hoxha (KS Ali Demi)

Head Coaches: Armand Damo and Ramazan Konci