Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published Saturday, November 22, 2025, 4:41 p.m. / Updated Saturday, November 22, 2025, 4:51 p.m.
Rapid faces a serious problem before tomorrow's duel with CFR Cluj. Central defender Alexandru Pașcanu (27 years old) was injured during a training session, and the club officially announced the nature of the medical problem.
The people of Giulești sent on the official Facebook page a worrying medical bulletin in the case of Pașcanu.
Rapid's press release: “Alexandru Pașcanu has a sprained right ankle”
Medical bulletin ➡️ Unfortunately, Alexandru Pașcanu suffered a sprain on the ankle of his right leg. Our defender will carry out additional medical investigations on Monday, after which the therapeutic conduct and the estimated duration of the recovery period will be established.
Good health and a speedy recovery, Alex! 💪
– was the message sent by Rapid
In the absence of Pașcanu, Rapid has the following available in the central area for tomorrow's match:
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Leo Bolgado
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Denis Ciobotariu
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Lars Kramer
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Cristian Ignat
Alexandru Pașcanu, basic piece in Rapid's defense
Quoted at 1.5 million euros on the specialist website Transfermarkt, the stopper has 12 matches in the Super League this season, managing to score twice.
He has made 46 appearances in the cherry-white shirt since his arrival in 2024, during which time he has scored 5 goals and an assist for Rapid.
The Leicester-raised defender has in his CV teams for CFR Cluj, FC Voluntari, Ponferradina and Sporting Gijon, before the transfer to Giulesti.
He quickly goes to Cluj from the position of leader
Tomorrow, from 20:30, Rapid will duel in Gruia with CFR Cluj, the formation prepared by an idol of Giulești, Daniel Pancu.
Constantin Gâlcă's team enters the 17th stage in first place, with 35 points, three more than the chasing FC Botoșani.
CFR Cluj, last season's vice-champion, is only in 12th place, with 16 points after 16 stages, 9 behind Farul Constanța, the occupier of the last play-off spot.
The up-to-date standings from the Superliga
