Article by Alexandru Stanciu – published on Saturday, April 19, 2025 23:10 / Updated on Saturday, April 19, 2025 23:42
Ioan Ovidiu Sabău, the coach of U Clujcongratulated its players after the victory on the move with Rapid, score 2-0.
The Transylvanian technician revealed that the good game performed came from the change of the system. Also, Sabău also clarified the situation of Dan Nistor, who started the match as a reserve.
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“This match reminds me of those beautiful games that I practiced. Following those good games I stayed 18 stages in the first place, on merit.
After I entered the play-off, important injuries appeared. When players were missing, I was forced to change the game system. I went to a 4-2-3-1 that does not match what players I have available. I returned to 4-3-1-2, I dominated in the central area, I had possession, I had that pleasure to play football, courage.
We also managed to sign up. In the second half, those players with small problems began to lose rhythm. We started to withdraw, which we didn't have to do. Rapid created a few opportunities to score. We managed to get over with 2-3 very good interventions. I liked the courage and the mood, they impressed me with my players, I congratulate them! ”, Said Ioan Ovidiu Sabău in the press conference after the victory with Rapid.
Ioan Ovidiu Sabău clarified the situation of Dan Nistor: “You know what it means to us”
“Dan Nistor comes after a medical problem, a slight stretch at the right leg. It is totally unrelated. At one point I discussed, I wanted to play the first half, but he accused a small problem yesterday. It was not 100%, I do not want to risk. We have 5 important games, you know what Nistor means to us.
And I changed my bicycle, only a week trained. He looked very good today, he took the role of Nistor. The fur was tired, he couldn't, effectively. He ran a lot, made an extraordinary effort.
I am satisfied with how I showed it, it was a pleasant football. This is to worry about, to play football. We can be in the first 3 if we look like this and no injuries appear.
The play-off is very balanced. I didn't know how we would react, how we would play. I came back to 4-3-1-2 and made a very nice game.
It is possible to win with any team, but with such an attitude. There is an additional experience and value at CFR, FCSB and Craiova, but we are there, close to them, ”added the technician.
The ranking in the play-off
