Article by Cosmin Nistor – published on Saturday, September 20, 2025, 15:35 / Updated on Saturday, September 20, 2025 15:35
FCSB is going through a difficult time in the Superliga Romania, and the latest events in the match with FC Botosani, lost with 1-3 in the 10th stage, aroused numerous comments. One of the main topics is the absence of Darius Olaru from the first 11, but also from the role of captain, the banner being taken by Florin Tanase.
The 27-year-old midfielder was introduced on the field in the second half, but, to everyone's surprise, he did not wear the banner, which happened for the first time in the summer of 2023. The situation attracted the attention of experts Marius Baciu (50 years)-former player of the Star between 1996 and 2002-and Basarab Panduru (55) Manager of FCSB in 2009-2010, who commented on the live situation.
Reactions were not delayed to appear
Marius Baciu noted the tension between the two players: “A dissatisfaction exists there. There is something that is not okay between Olaru and Tanase. As he behaves on the field, he is upset.
Basarab Panduru completed the analysis: “A few days ago I heard that there is a problem between them, so I am not surprised that Olaru does not want to take the banner. It seems normal to me. If you have a conflict with a player, you do not have to give him the bander. orangesport.ro.
Darius Olaru, apart from the patron's preferences
Darius Olaru is no longer among the favorites of the owner Gigi Becali at this time. Last stage, on the move from Csikszereda, completed 1-1, the midfielder was a holder, but was replaced at the break with Malcom Edjoa.
The next day, Becali revealed the discussion with Olaru:
“Olaru said he didn't want to play on the left, he left football, so he told me. But I can't tell him to leave, because I love him, I didn't tell him until now. He's on the post with Tanase, I'm both valuable, so I put them on the locks, but I didn't play! Both. I don't put Tanase and Olaru anymore togetherwill play one half, one half, but not together. ”
Following the debut in the European groups
Following this result, FC Botosani climbed 2nd place, with 19 points in 10 stages, while FCSB ranks 13th, with only 7 points and a single victory this season.
Ros-blue are now preparing for the debut in the new season of groups in the Europa League, to play on Thursday against GO Ahead Eagles, in the Netherlands.
