Article by Răzvan Stamatiu – Published on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, 13:19 / Updated Tuesday, September 16, 2025 13:20
Ovidiu Ioanițoaia, the director of the Sports Gazette, did the analysis of stage #9 at GSP Live.
Ioanițoaia praised Dinamo's good form, which climbed 3rd place in Superliga, drew an alarm about the situation in Petroleum and denied the news that Andrea Mandorlini would leave CFR Cluj.
VIDEO. Ovidiu Ioanițoaia, at GSP Live: “Dinamo is growing, but the road to the title is long”
“Let's not forget that Dinamo was in the play-off last year, so they are not the big surprise. The team is growing, and the key in Stefan cel Mare is at Zeljko Kopic, a coach worthy of respect.. And the management is good, there have been some interesting purchases that proved very useful, for example Nikita Stoinov, the 20-year-old central defender. Sure, yesterday he made a joke, but generally a positive purchase. It is well understood with the Boateng Togolese.
“Dogs” are clearly increasing, they have a balance. The club probably has an extra tone because it has the right to play in Europe. But at the moment there is a difference between what Craiova University plays and Rapid and what plays white-red. I don't think Dinamo is in a position to shoot for the title, but in a place on the podium or a participation in the European Cups may hope. The road to the title of champion is a long one, the first place team of the year is Craiova ”, explained Ovidiu Ioanițoaia.
Dinamo's number 1 player at the moment is undoubtedly Cătălin Cîrjan. It already has two goals and three assists. He opened the scoring in the match with Oil and served Sivis at the last goal
– Ovidiu Ioanițoaia
“The situation from Oil is worrying, I do not know if it will be the patience to Ciobotariu”
Asked about the crisis from Petrolul Ploiești, Ioanițoaia spoke about a possible return of Mehmet Topal at the helm of “wolves”.
“The situation from Oil is worrying, the team does not play much anymore. It is still talking about Gicu Grozav's face and likeness. Let's not forget that this month is 35 years old, and he is not Cristiano Ronaldo, an eternal player. He looks when he gets a more modest, weaker day.
Hermannstadt lost at home in front of Slobozia, but it was a match in which the Sibiu had the initiative. Instead, oil was clearly dominated by Dinamo. Losing his patience, the public shouted “resignation, resignation”. Liviu Ciobotariu's position is not comfortable, everyone speaks of the return of Mehmet Topal, the Turk who is when in Istanbul, when in Ploiești. I do not know if the patience will be shown to Ciobotariu ”, stressed the GSP director.
We have a different setup of the standings. FC Argeș, Botosani and Slobozia are on play-offs. The performance of the Argeșeni is the most commendable. A newly promoted team, which is at the top of the standings. I say once, the situation is worrying at Hermannstadt and Ploiești
– Ovidiu Ioanițoaia
Ovidiu Ioanițoaia: “The problem of the replacement of Mandorlini” was not raised “
The journalist wanted to deny the information according to which the dismissal of the coach Andrea Mandorlini from CFR Cluj is prepared.
“I confirm that the problem of replacement of Andrea Mandorini at CFR Cluj has never been raised for a moment.. It wouldn't be logical either, he just took over the team. President Balaj had a time when he felt the need to resign, to feel in solidarity with the weak course of the team. In the end, he realized that he had moral obligations to Neluțu Varga.
It goes with the same formation further and the re -entry of Buhar and Louis Munteanu is expected, if it stays at CFR. In the case of Munteanu, an endless story. When it is housed to be sold, when it is injured. The goalscorer of the previous season has only one success in this season, it is a disappointing season, ”said Ovidiu Ioanițoaia, at GSP Live.
From what I know, it continues with Mircea Lucescu on the national team. He said he retired in favor of Gheorghe Hagi, if the question arises to come. Hagi clearly said that he was not interested in the national team and urged the world to have respect for Lucescu. I do not think the problem of changing the coach is raised, but results are expected from him. Following is the decisive match with Austria, probably there will be decided the future of the first representative
– Ovidiu Ioanițoaia
