Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Tuesday, January 27, 2026, 9:48 p.m. / Updated Tuesday, January 27, 2026 9:49 p.m.
Victor Angelescu, the president and minority shareholder of Rapid, provided details about the medical condition of central defender Lars Kramer (26), injured in the victory against UTA Aradscore 2-1.
Lars Kramer was replaced at halftime of the match in Arad. He suffered a knee injury when he cleared a ball.
Victor Angelescu: “At best, Lars Kramer will miss 3-4 weeks”
The speedsters are waiting for the result of the MRI, it is still certain that the stopper will miss the next 3-4 weeks.
Thus, in the best case, Kramer could return to the field only on the weekend of February 21-22, when Rapid will have a derby with Dinamo.
Until then, Kramer will miss the following matches:
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Rapid – U Cluj (Super League)
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Hermannstadt – Rapid (Super League)
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Rapid – Petrol (Superliga)
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CFR Cluj – Rapid (Romanian Cup)
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the lighthouse – Rapid (Super League)
“It's clear that with Kramer the problem is in the knee, we hope it's not the collateral ligament, it could be the meniscus. It is clear that it is not something minor so that he can play in the next match. I don't want to make a decision until I see the MRI and its interpretations.
He is a very successful transfer, a very important defender for us, he has a good head game and passes well. He is a very important player. We hope it will be a short-term injury.
Hromada and Kramer, disappointed after the failure with FCSB/ PHOTO Cristi Preda (GSP)
At the same time, I think we have four centre-backs of close quality. We still have Pașcanu, Ciobotariu and Bolgado, who came in and made the difference yesterday. It's a loss, he played a lot and well in this championship. We hope to see him on the field as soon as possible.
I don't like to pronounce, it's best to see the results, but at best it would be 3-4 weeks”, said Victor Angelescu, at Prima Sport.
After 23 stages, Rapid occupies the second place in the Superliga, with 45 points, one behind the leader Craiova.
