Briegel promotes U21 stars
Thursday, November 13, 2003
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Albania coach Hans-Peter Briegel has promoted three Under-21 players for the friendly against Estonia.
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Young players
Briegel has picked five players from the domestic league, including former Under-21 players Arian Pisha, Henri Ndreka and Bledar Mancaku. The rest of the squad comes from eight different leagues across Europe.
Two absences
Defensive midfield player Altin Lala is a notable absentee from the squad. The Hannover 96 captain has been struggling for months with stomach muscle problems. Meanwhile, Hellas Verona FC striker Florian Myrtaj has asked for permission to sit out the match, in order to be ready for his club's important away match at Messina Calcio on Sunday.
Albania squad
Strakosha, Lika, Billa, Beqiri, Çipi, Pisha, Ndreka, Haxhi, Aliaj, Skela, Murati, Hasi, Cana, Duro, Shkëmbi, Dragusha, Muka, Tare, Bushi, Rraklli, Mancaku.
