Before Hacken – CFR, Petrescu clarified Louis Munteanu's situation


Article by Romeo Ene – published Wednesday, August 20, 2025, 21:55 / Updated Wednesday, August 20, 2025 21:56
Dan Petrescu (57 years old) his coach CFR Clujsupported the press conference preceding the away game with Hackenin the Play-off Conference League.
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Hacken – CFR Cluj takes place on Thursday, August 21, from 20:00. The match will be LiveText on GSP.ro and the first sport 1 and Digi Sport 1.
“Bursucul” was asked about the situation of Louis Munteanu (23 years old). The striker has accused several medical problems lately and could not be used at full capacity.
The CFR technician has understood that Munteanu will not be a holder in Sweden due to medical problems, and will enter the second half.
VIDEO. Dan Petrescu, statements before Hacken – CFR Cluj: “Louis Munteanu did not train many days”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4w55_Giyswk
“He did not train many days, he was injured, he also lost the preparation. When he played, he did not play bad, even if he did not score. Everyone is waiting for goals from him. Honestly, I do not remember a match in which he would not have run or play for the team this year.
The problem was the preparation, because he lost it. His attitude was always good. He entered the last championship match excellent. With his help, if Bosec brand, it would have been an extraordinary victory. He did the right thing, he was altruistic.
Everyone expects a lot from him after a season in which he scored many goals. The pressure is high on it. Once you get 23 goals, you have to give more, “said Petrescu, about Louis Munteanu.
Hacken, a “loud walnut” in Petrescu's vision: “They have local players with great experience”
“A team that reaches the play-off, whether we are talking about Conference or Europa League, has no way to be a good team, as we are. There are no weak teams here, maybe only a few exceptions in certain matches, where a band is clearly more valuable, for example, Celtic with Kairat.
I think the chances are there. CFR has a very good lot, it was extremely difficult for us these days. I was even gone a day to study the opponent. I think they have around 15 foreign players. I do not know if I will have time until the time of the match to meet them all, but I know who plays in the middle and defense.
In the attack they have many enthusiastic young people, but some important absentees. In addition, they also changed game systems in some matches.
We need to be careful, because we know that the synthetic land can play part. I saw many players who slipped into several parties, including from them. My players have to choose their crampons correctly.
In Lugano I looked good, I did not offer them too many opportunities, we were compacted, exactly proper. That's what we need to do tomorrow. Häcken has some experienced local players, who have also evolved to the national team, ”added Petrescu.
We need to make a very, very good match and get a positive result.
Many of the new players have not yet adapted. It was too little of what I wanted so far, this season. It is clear that I am not satisfied with the results, but if we get the qualification, I would declare myself more satisfied.
It would be very good, taking into account the lots we have. Physically, we are not 100% prepared.
– Dan PetrescuCFR Cluj's coach




