Before the friendly match against Luxembourg, the new national team coach, Maran, answered questions from reporters. He said that he saw good signs against Israel, while emphasizing that the team now understands the football it wants to apply.

"I think some things were done well, some things not so well. I expected it, when you make changes they can come. It's been about 20 days since I've been the national team coach. I was clear that knowing the national team is different when you train the players, you listen to them and you have communication. All of this is a journey. I'm referring to one of the discussions, the lack of shots on goal, we had 3-4 with high risk in front of goal. Hoxha, Ramadani and Mehmeti, maybe there was a lack of precision. We need to balance ourselves as a team, to move as a team. We need to focus on important tactical elements to improve them for the next match.

There are some things we need to improve. When we apply pressure, we should not allow spaces, especially on the wing. I believe that this improvement will come very quickly. It is difficult in a short time, but in 3-4 days we have understood each other well and we have managed to find the language. There is no easy opponent, we must go down to the field with great attention. This result is important, these two matches will be very key for the September matches. As for the condition of the players, Uzuni is in good condition and Mehmeti has not had a flu-like condition.