FC Botosani's coach, Leo Grozavu, has revealed a new concern following their 1-1 draw against Farul Constanta in the Romanian Cup Betano. The match, part of the group stage, saw Botosani struggle despite Grozavu's satisfaction with their overall play.
U21 Rule Headache for Botosani
Grozavu highlighted a potential problem with the U21 rule. Narcis Ilaș, an 18-year-old player and a key figure in meeting the U21 requirement, suffered an injury and will be sidelined for three months. This leaves Botosani with a significant gap to fill in their squad, particularly concerning the league's regulations.
"I can't be satisfied with the result. I wanted to win the game, but it wasn't possible," Grozavu stated after the match. He acknowledged the team's lack of cohesion due to resting several key players in preparation for their upcoming Superliga match against Petrolul. "Considering that we didn't have the most homogeneous group on the field, I have nothing to reproach the boys. They had a good attitude, we dominated the game."
Looking Ahead to Petrolul
Grozavu expressed concerns about the short turnaround before their away match against Petrolul Ploiesti. He emphasized the difficulty of playing a full match after limited playing time, especially against a well-coordinated team like Farul. The team plans to analyze their performance and identify areas for improvement before facing Petrolul.
- Key takeaway: Injury to U21 player poses a challenge.
- Next match: Away against Petrolul in Superliga.
- Coach's assessment: Dissatisfied with the result but pleased with the team's attitude.
The draw leaves both Botosani and Farul with a point each in the group stage, setting the stage for a competitive battle for qualification.