Ex-Chelsea star Armando Broja appears to break down in tears and consoled by team-mate after huge win for Albania

The Albanian FA’s vice president was among the people who tried to comfort him
FORMER 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.