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Mircea Lucescu Criticizes Moldovan Ahead of Crucial Matches
In a recent press briefing, Romania’s national football team coach, Mircea Lucescu, expressed dissatisfaction over previous performances, particularly targeting goalkeeper Horațiu Moldovan. Moldovan, who was the starting goalkeeper in recent matches against Canada and Cyprus, was not selected for the current lineup. Lucescu openly criticized Moldovan’s performance, emphasizing the importance of responsibility and decision-making at the national team level.
Lucescu’s Expectations for the National Squad
Lucescu remarked on the necessity for players to be highly responsible, especially when representing their nation in official matches. He took partial blame for the losses but highlighted Moldovan’s role in the mistakes made during the matches. The coach admitted using Moldovan when he was not fully prepared was a misstep. Lucescu emphasized a tactical approach, discouraging random long passes unless under strategic advantage.
Upcoming Matches: Romania’s Football Squad Announced
Romania is set to face Moldova and Austria in upcoming matches with the following lineup:
| Position | Players |
|---|---|
| Goalkeepers | Ionuț Radu (Celta de Vigo | Spain), Ștefan Târnovanu (FCSB), Răzvan Sava (Udinese | Italy) |
| Defenders | Andrei Rațiu (Rayo Vallecano | Spain), Cristian Manea (FC Rapid 1923), Andrei Burcă (Yunnan Yukun | China), and others. |
| Midfielders | Marius Marin (Pisa | Italy), Vladimir Screciu (Universitatea Craiova), Răzvan Marin (AEK Athens | Greece), and others. |
| Forwards | Louis Munteanu (CFR Cluj), Daniel Bîrligea (FCSB), David Miculescu (FCSB) |
Key Match Schedule for Group H in World Cup Qualifiers
- October 9: Cyprus vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
- October 12: Romania vs. Austria
- November 15: Bosnia and Herzegovina vs. Romania
- November 18: Romania vs. San Marino
The Romanian team aims to improve its standings in the competitive Group H for the CM 2026 qualifiers, hoping for better coordination and strategic play in upcoming matches.
