Coach Foda Names Kosovo Squad: Three New Faces as Osmani Chooses the “Dardanians”

Coach Franco Foda has announced Kosovo’s squad for the Nations League matches, with three new names catching the eye: Dion Kacuri, Erblin Osmani and Milot Avdyli.

Midfielder Dion Kacuri, Milot Avdyli and Bayern talent Erblin Osmani have been called up by the “Dardanians” for the first time. Missing from the list are Amir Rrahmani and Florent Hadërgjonaj, who have temporarily withdrawn following clashes — the former with the federation’s leadership and the latter with the technical staff.

Also absent are Fidan Aliti, Kreshnik Hajrizi, Elvis Rexhbeçaj and Florent Muslija, the last three through injury. Erblin Osmani has decided to play for Kosovo, turning his back on Germany.

Full squad:

Goalkeepers: Arijanet Muric, Amir Saipi, Visar Bekaj

Defenders: Mërgim Vojvoda, Lumbardh Dellova, Ilir Krasniqi, Albian Hajdari, Ron Raçi, Leard Sadriu, Dion Gallapeni

Midfielders and forwards: Ermal Krasniqi, Milot Avdyli, Baton Zabërgja, Veldin Hoxha, Vesel Erblin Osmani, Lindon Emërllahu, Leon Avdullahu, Dion Kacuri, Donat Rrudhani, Muharrem Jashari, Almir Matoshi, Milot Rashica, Edon Zhegrova, Fisnik Asllani, Albion Rrahmani, Vedat Muriqi.

Kosovo face Ireland in the Nations League in Pristina on September 24, then travel to Austria on September 27, play Israel in Hungary on October 1, and host Austria again at “Fadil Vokrri” on October 4.