Zeljko Kopic, asked directly if Alex Musi was forced to train with the U21 national team, even though he was injured

The Croatian technician did not seem optimistic when it came to the use of Alexandru Musi (21 years old), who returned with a thigh injury following the call-up to the Romanian U21 national team, in Monday's match.

Zeljko Kopic, after Alexandru Musi returned injured from the Romanian U21 national team: “I don't want to go in this direction”

Asked head-on by Gazeta Sporturilor reporter if he has information that Alexandru Musi was forced to train with the Romanian U21 national team, even though he felt pain in his thigh, Kopic answered: “I don't want to go in that direction. I had information, I spoke with the national team coach, I spoke with Alex. That was the situation“.

“We are always confused by injuries, but we have to adapt to the situation. First of all, we have to reach the play-offs, then we have to fight for a place in the European Cups. We also have the Cup. We only talk about the title at the end.

“Botoșani is the team with the best home game this season, I think we are the second best away team”

Botoșani is the team with the best home game this season, I think we are the second best away team. We are going with ambition, we will fight, we know how Botoșani plays at home. There will be many strong duels, we must be at our best. It is a difficult match, Botoșani deserves its place in the ranking.

We want to get as many points as we can, there are 5 difficult matches ahead. We take each game individually, and during the winter break we will analyze where we are, what we did well and what we need to improve.

If we get the 3 points with Botoșani, it means that we will play very well, it is a very difficult field. We have to continue to do our job properly,” said Zeljko Kopic in today's press conference.

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