Kosovo squad announced — Bayern talent to play for the “Dardanians”

Kosovo coach Franco Foda has published the squad list for the Nations League matches. Among the called-up players are several new faces, with the biggest attention drawn by Bayern Munich talent Erblin Osmani. The midfielder has chosen to represent Kosovo despite having played for Germany’s youth teams. Called up for the first time are also Dion Kacuri and Milot Avdyli, who plays for Celje. Missing from the list are Amir Rrahmani and Florent Hadergjonaj, who have announced a temporary withdrawal.

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, Valmir Matoshi, Milot Rashica, Edon Zhegrova, Fisnik Asllani, Albion Rrahmani, Vedat Muriqi.

Kosovo begins its Nations League adventure against Ireland on September 24 in Prishtina, then travels to face Austria on September 27.

On October 1 it travels to Hungary to face Israel, and on October 4 plays Austria again, this time at “Fadil Vokrri.”