Article by Romeo Ene – Published on Monday, 19 January 2026, 20:37 / Updated on Monday, 19 January 2026 20:37
The striker started the game as a reserve and took the place of Claudiu Petrila (25 years old), in the 46th minute. He is fighting for the starting position with the Bosnian Elvir Koljic (30 years old).
Marius Șumudică did not understand the game played by Paraschiv in the debut: “There will be great pressure”
Şumudică explained that he did not understand exactly the position in the field that Paraschiv evolved. He claims that the striker will have a very difficult time at Rapid.
It is my opinion that Giulești have not had a spectacular transfer campaign so far. Costel Gâlcă's team took Daniel Paraschiv, Robert Sălceanu and Dejan Iliev, and Olimpiu Moruțan is expected to sign.
“I looked at Paraschiv, I didn't even understand well what he played, in the first phase I think he took him to the left lane, instead of Petrila, where he can never play, he is a striker who plays more with his back to the goal, who keeps the ball.
After that, Jambor moved to the left side, I think due to the lack of effective, attacking players. He had that Dobre flash and scored, but they didn't have sensational chances. Paraschiv will need time to adjust, but he is a very intelligent boy.
Intelligence is a basic component for a player, to smell, to know, to appear on spaces.
But, it will be difficult for him, because there will be more pressure at Rapid day by day. The supporters are waiting a long time, it is very difficult to play in Giulesti, I know what it means. It depends on the impact. From my point of view, until now, Rapidul, like transfers… I expected much more“, Şumudică declared, for fanatik.ro.
Daniel Paraschiv, Rapid – Metaloglobus 1-0 // Photo: Cristi Preda
Daniel Paraschiv arrived at Rapid this winter on loan from Real Oviedo. He also played in the first echelon of Romania at CFR Cluj, FC Voluntari and Hermannstadt. He returned to the country after a break of one and a half years.
