Article by Alexandru Stanciu – published on Thursday, August 14, 2025 23:27 / Updated Thursday, August 14, 2025 23:45
Elias Charalambous (44 years old), the coach from Fcsbreacted to Qualification of his team in the Europa League play-off, after 3-1 away with Dritascore 6-3 general. For the champion of Romania, a “double” follows with Aberdeenformation from Scotland.
The Cypriot technician spoke again about the team-loaded program, who is about to play the derby on the National Arena on Sunday evening.
Elias Charalambous: “Today the difference was made by the attitude of the players”
“We wanted to qualify, it was very important for the club. For me, today the difference was made by the attitude. I didn't play spectacular, but we were very organized, that made the difference.
I am very happy for the players, I knew we had quality. Slowly, winning matches, the team will find their pace. I want to thank the fans who were with us. I want to dedicate this victory to them and our president, Vali Argăseală, whose birthday is today.
Players have often shown personality in difficult times, that's why they play with us. To play here you have to have an attitude, that made the difference today. It was very important that we empty the first ones, I said yesterday that we come to get goals, not to defend the result. It was important that I gave that goal quick, I am very happy for the players and I hope to continue.
Now we have the match with Rapid, we have the program full. After this match we will analyze the people from Aberdeen and move our focus on them.
I am happy for Olaru, it was the first match after the injury. His personality, his attitude, is our captain, is a plus for the team. I am always positive, I try to improve as a coach, as a man, I try to do my best to solve things. The best way to solve things is to achieve results. We want to qualify in the Europa League, this is the target now.
(no about the derby with Rapid) we don't have enough time to get back. In the championship is a long race, here you do not have time to come back, we will see what will happen on Sunday, “said Elias Charambous at Pro Arena.
