After the white draw with Rapid, Leo Grozavu found the problem at Botoșani: “We have a big problem”
Article by Tudor Belivacă – Published Monday, 08 December 2025, 23:18 / Updated on Monday, 08 December 2025 23:19
Leo Grozavu, the coach of the FC Botosani, he reacted immediately after his team recorded a clean draw with the leader Rapidin a match of stage #19 of the Superliga.
After the game, Leo Grozavu praised his students and pointed out a problem with the team: the lack of a quality U21 player, in the absence of Ilaș. The U21 player used today was striker Antonio Dumitru.
Leo Grozavu reacted after FC Botoșani – Rapid 0-0: “We have a big problem after Ilaş left the team and the under player unbalances our team”
“It's a bit spectacular to say, but it was a match with rhythm, between two teams like two boxers. Rapid had the bigger chances, but let's not forget how we started the championship and we were missing four players.
In the locker room, I said hats off to the boys for their attitude and the way they gave themselves, they played with a team that is at another level. I played a game with a very good attitude. We need more peace, vision, but I have nothing to say. We are in second place after 19 stages and we manage to withstand teams with valuable players, traditional clubs, then you can't help but be satisfied. Aioani was in form today.
We have a big problem after Ilaş left the team and the under player unbalances our team. The center forward was the only one who could be introduced. In another position, the under player could create an imbalance, and the others balanced the field well, in defense, in the lanes”, Leo Grozavu said, according to primasport.ro.
A balanced match. Rapid is a pragmatic team. They leave you feeling in control of the game, but they have a straight game in the front three and can surprise you. They had a lot of chances in the first half.
We entered the second half better. I controlled. I think so. A fair result. You can always do more. We have to be fair and take into account the opponent's mistakes. They had the bigger opportunities. It's a fair result.
We are in a good moment. I'm glad we didn't concede a goal, again. Taking into account that we improvised, it's gratifying that we didn't concede a goal. That's how the points are collected. We still have a lot to collect until the play-offs. Nothing is certain. If you look at this stage, the teams in places 8,9 won. I'm hoping for four points by the time we go home
– Andrei Mironthe defender from FC Botoșani
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