Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Monday, December 22, 2025 22:32 / Updated Monday, December 22, 2025 22:37
Filipe Coelho, Craiova's coach, got angry at the flash-interview afterwards the match with Csikszeredascore 5-0, when asked what is the situation of Steven Nsimba (29 years old).
Steven Nsimba did not start at all against the Hammers, being the second match in a row in which he remains on the bench. It was rumored that he would be transferred. Coelho got angry when the reporter asked him about the situation of the striker who had had a very good start to the season.
Filipe Coleho fumed when asked by Steven Nsimba: 'Don't ask me that again'
“Nsimba is a player like everyone else. He didn't play today. It doesn't matter if Nsimba plays or someone else. Stop asking me why someone isn't playing. I have to put 11 players on the field and the bench players are ready to come on. For me, all the players are good,” Coelho said to Prima Sport.
The technician also spoke about the match played in Banie:
“Trophies are not given in December, we have to keep working. It's not easy, of course. We have respect for our opponents. Christmas finds us happy, but it's only three points, nothing more. We've done a good job, it's not easy. We've played a lot of games lately, we've suffered, we've lost, that's why we have to stay balanced. We're not in the best shape, we have to keep working.
They are professional footballers and I am very happy for them. They work hard and must stay on this path. Sometimes we played poorly, but we have to continue the work. There are many good teams, good players, coaches. We need to go home and rest. It was an intense few months, in which a lot of work was done. It's time, in my opinion, to disconnect from football a bit and prepare for the next part of the season.
I am very happy for the team. The team is the most important. The goal is the result of the work of a team, not of individuals. For me it is important that many players scored and the others worked to create this opportunity for them.
We must propose bold things. It's football, we don't play alone, we have opponents, and nothing is more important than the team”.
He had left the flash-interview, but returned to deliver a message for the Holidays:
“Merry Christmas, family is more important than anything and I want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas.”
