Article by Daniel Grigore – published on Saturday, June 21, 2025 22:11 / Updated on Saturday, June 21, 2025 22:22
Costel Gâlcă (53 years old), the coach of the Rapid, commented, “hot”, draw from the first summer training match, 2-2 with FK Buducnostthe champion of Montenegro.
The first of the 4 test matches that Rapid will play in Slovenia was in the company of the Montenegro champion, FK Buducnost.
Montenegians drove in two lines, but were matched each time. Rapid showed better in the second part, after Costel Gâlcă changed all 11 holders, as well as the system, on the 4-3-3 initial into 4-2-3-1.
The coach of the Rapid was especially delighted especially that none of his players were injured. Emotions were with Elvir Koljic, after a hard entrance, by slipping, on the Bosnian.
VIDEO. Costel Gâlcă, after 2-2 in Rapid – FK Buducnost: “I am very happy what has been seen”
“I am glad that I did not have injured after the match and after the load that was these days. I am satisfied for the yield I saw on the field.
Of course, in the first part I got a little harder, but in the second half I managed the match very well, I even dominated in many moments. I am very happy what has been seen in total.
Given the opponent we encountered today, who is preparing for the preliminary tours of the Champions League, it was important for us to not be injured, then to be able to make a good game.
The game system can be adapted according to the moments of play. It is important that we have players who fold on these systems. I am very glad that I finished this game well ”, were the ideas expressed by Gâlcă.
What is it to work on?
“On the tactical side we are missing a lot, we focused more on the physical. Of course, physically, but let's say with the ball. There were also strength training, the players felt fatigue, but their training behavior was extraordinary. I told them that I am very happy,” says the coach.
