Finland wants another positive result against Albania, this time away, in the decisive match for Group 1 of League C of the 2026-2027 UEFA Nations League. For Thursday evening’s game, the visitors will also have one of their key midfielders available, Naatan Skyttä.
The 24-year-old Kaiserslautern player has overcome a serious injury that kept him away from the pitch for almost four months. He missed the first match against Albania, which Finland managed to win, and is now ready to help the team in its goal of securing first place in the group.
After the first training session at the “Selman Stërmasi” stadium, Skyttä spoke about his physical condition and Finland’s preparations.
“Unfortunately, I suffered a serious injury in the second match of the season and was out of the pitch for a long time to recover. However, I now feel good and have put everything behind me. We have started preparations, but some of the guys still have tired legs after weekend commitments, and the pitch conditions are not optimal,” the midfielder said.
Regarding the match against the Red and Blacks, the 24-year-old showed confidence in his team, warning that Finland travels to Tirana to win.
“The atmosphere here is very good. We beat them at our home and I think we can beat them here as well. We will go onto the pitch with courage, even though we know Albania will rely on their public. The fact that the stadium will be full will make the match even more beautiful,” Skyttä concluded.
Meanwhile, the presence of fans at “Air Albania”, where a sold-out stadium is expected, is an additional motivation for the Red and Blacks, who are seeking a positive result against their direct rival for the top of the group.