Kosovo is facing one of the most important matches in recent years – a duel that could determine the fate of the "Dardans" in the race for the 2026 World Cup.
The team will be without Arijanet Murici, the undisputed leader of the goal, and his absence is clearly felt. Now the responsibility falls on the shoulders of Amir Shaipi, although Franco Foda has also invited Visar Bekaj and Faton Maloku.
The Lugano goalkeeper, 25, has three appearances for Kosovo. But he brings luck to the Dardanians, as against Lithuania, Armenia and Iceland, when Shaipi was in goal, Kosovo has won all three.
Amir Shaipi telegrafi.com
He has played little this season – five league games and four in European competitions. However, his recent form has been excellent and has restored the faith of the fans.
In the last duel against the Swiss champion, Basel, Shaipi shone with an extraordinary performance.
He was named Player of the Match by SofaScore (9.8), saving seven shots – including three inside the box – and even saving a penalty from Xherdan Shaqiri. A performance that showed everyone that he has the potential for big games.
This form comes at exactly the ideal moment. Kosovo plays in Ljubljana to face Slovenia at the "Stozice Stadion", in a match that could decide everything for the second position in the group, a position that ensures the play-offs towards the 2026 World Cup.
The Slovenia – Kosovo match takes place on November 15, starting at 20:45 PM.
Amir Rrahmani, Amir Shaipi and Elvis Rexhbeçaj
With Amir Shaipi in goal and the motivation of a team that is fighting until the end, Kosovo aims for a victory that would bring them even closer to their dream of the World Cup. /Telegraph/
