Article by Alexandru Stanciu – Published Tuesday, 06 January 2026, 07:43 / Updated Tuesday, 06 January 2026 08:07
On the other hand, in the case of Ciprian Deac (39), who suffered the same fate as Djokovic, Panduru believes this was expected given the fact that the CFR veteran has logged very few minutes this season.
Basarab Panduru, surprised by the fact that Damjan Djokovic was not taken to the CFR camp: “It's up for discussion”
“Why do you think it's only Pancu's decision? Do you think that Pancu can't bring players on his own, but when he fires, it's without the management's approval? I think so, Pancu said something, and the management agreed.
It seems to me a big surprise with Djokovic, on the other hand, with Deac, yes and no. I didn't even know if it was, no, it was more on the bench. Djokovic is up for discussion, he played, it's a big surprise to leave him at home“, said Basarab Panduru at Prima Sport.
Cirprian Deac has 7 championship titles in League 1 with CFR Cluj, for which he played 505 matches and contributed over 200 goals and assists.
Damjan Djokovic became champion 4 times with CFR Cluj, where he scored 221 matches, 17 goals and 16 decisive assists.
The two players still have a contract with CFR Cluj until the end of this season, but they did not travel with their teammates to the training camp in Spain.
Since the arrival of Daniel Pancu, Damjan Djokovic has marked all the matches for CFR Cluj, being the starter in all, less in the victories with Unirea Slobozia (1-0) and Csikszereda (3-1). On the other hand, Deac ticked off only one minute in the 6 matches, entering the end of the victory at home with Rapid (3-0).
