Rolando Maran officially begins his adventure at the helm of Albania, with the Italian coach publishing his first list as a red and black. On the eve of two friendly tests against Israel and Luxembourg, Maran decided to trust the base of the representative team, this was expected and logical, but at the same time there is no shortage of surprise names. For the first time, Luis Hasa, the player owned by Napoli, who has been part of all the Italian national teams, up to the U-21, decided to accept the invitation of the Albanian Football Association to represent his country of origin, Albania. For the first time, Partizan goalkeeper Pano Qirko is also invited.

Alen Sherri, Simon Simoni, Andi Hadroj, Taulant Seferi and Cristian Shpendi have returned to the National Team.

Meanwhile, Thomas Strakosha, Ernest Muçi, Nazmi Gripshi and Rey Manaj are missing due to injury.

Below is the full list of players recruited:

Goalkeeper: Alen Sherri, Simon Simoni and Pano Qirko.

Defender: Berat Gjimshiti, Arlind Ajeti, Ardian Ismajli, Klisman Cake, Bujar Pllana, Mario Mitaj, Naser Aliji, Stavro Pilo, Elseid Hysaj and Andi Hadroj.

Midfielder: Kristjan Asllani, Ylber Ramadani, Juljan Shehu, Qazim Laçi, Luis Hasa, Adrion Pajaziti, Nedim Bajrami, Arbër Hoxha, Taulant Seferi and Anis Mehmeti.

attacker: Mirlind Daku, Armando Broja, Myrto Uzuni and Cristian Shpendi.

The Albanian national team officially begins training on Monday, June 1, where they will train at the "House of Football." Tickets for the two friendly matches against Israel and Luxembourg can be purchased online at ebileta.al, as well as at the physical point near the "Air Albania" stadium.