Switzerland defender Johan Djourou talked on Thursday (9th June) about the "emotional" Euro 2016 opening match against Albania on Saturday.

SOUNDBITE: (French) Johan Djourou, Switzerland defender:

(On Switzerland defenders - AUDIO AS INCOMING)

"I think what's important is the team's harmony on the pitch. We know that in football you start defending in the attack, and not in the defence, that's why I think that once the team is united in defending all together, a good part of the job will already be done. But then, to answer your question, I think that the team has great qualities in that area, and it will be up to us to prove it. Last March some players were not with the team, and that played a part in the how the squad played. We hope we'll be able to recalibrate by Saturday."

SOUNDBITE: (French) Johan Djourou, Switzerland defender:

(On playing against Albania - AUDIO AS INCOMING)

"Emotions will be part of the match, but it will be up to us to stay cool and play our game. I think that Switzerland are better equipped than Albania, but it's still an international tournament, all the best teams are here, Albania qualified so that means they have quality. We'll have to be ready to fight, because they will be aggressive, so it's up to us to find the right way to face that team."