EX-CHELSEA star Armando Broja has sparked concern about his wellbeing – after appearing in tears amid his country’s greatest football success.
The Burnley striker helped Albania to a 1-0 win in Andorra on Thursday that clinched their place in the World Cup play-offs.
Albania, who host winners England in their final Group K game on Sunday, have never yet reached the finals of a World Cup.
Slough-born Broja started the game, but was subbed before the hour mark with the game goalless.
It took a 67th-minute strike from Torino’s Kristjan Asllani to break minnows Andorra’s resistance.
Broja, 26, then appeared to be tearful and disconsolate on the bench and as he left the field at full time.
Team-mate Elseid Hysaj put a consoling arm around the frontman’s shoulders as they walked off the pitch.
And Broja was the only Albania player not to join in the team’s post-match celebrations with national FA chief Armando Duka.
The association’s vice president Lutfi Nuri also tried to comfort Broja before celebration photos were taken.
Burnley paid Chelsea £20million for the striker this summer, but he has yet to score in seven Clarets appearances.
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A Chelsea academy product, Broja spent 16 years with the Blues. He made 38 senior appearances, scoring three goals.
The 6ft 3ins frontman also had spells on loan to Southampton, Fulham, Everton and Dutch side Vitesse Arnhem.
Capped 31 times by Albania, he has scored six goals for the side managed by ex-Arsenal defender Sylvinho.
Chris Eubank Jr vs Conor Benn 2 – all the info
TIME for round two of this generation’s family feud!
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn go punch-for-punch once again as both rivals look to make their fathers proud.
The blockbuster rematch takes place at the 62,000-seater Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, November 15.
Eubank Jr narrowly outpointed his bitter foe after 12 brutal rounds in April to secure the bragging rights in what was certainly a Fight of the Year contender.
And the two British superstars will dance once more as Eubank Jr aims to do the double while Benn seeks revenge after suffering a first career loss.
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