Daniel Paraschiv, put on the wall after the duel with Cluj University » The former defender from Rapid was not convinced by Olimpiu Moruțan either: “They were not focused”
Article by Robert Vîrdol – Published on Sunday, 01 February 2026, 13:09 / Updated on Sunday, 01 February 2026 13:09
Dorel Mutică (52 years old), the former defender from Rapid, commented for Gazeta Sporturilor the defeat of the Giulești team with Cluj University, a duel that ended with a score of 0-2. Rapid Bucharest missed the chance to move to first place, at least provisionally, after the Transylvanian team left Giulesti with all the points.
The Cherries remain in second place in the standings, and Dorel Mutica gave a harsh verdict the day after the match. The former defender from Rapid is of the opinion that Cristiano Bergodi's formation came much more prepared for the three points, and Rapid lost its concentration.
Also, Dorel Mutica “put the guns” on Daniel Paraschiv, the striker who came to Giulesti this winter.
Dorel Mutica was not pleased with Moruțan and Paraschiv
“It is clear that those from U Cluj came much more motivated and prepared for a victory, while those from Rapid seemed not to be focused. There was also that questionable penalty, which in my opinion was notand a draw could be drawn, if we look at the appearance of the occasions. Those from “U” Cluj were more pragmatic, but I can't say that they deserved the victory one hundred percent.
Cluj University wants the play-off. I'm sorry for the result, I wanted Rapid to win, but they weren't prepared enough. Then, with Paraskiv, who is still being searched for, is not in very good shapelet's say so. Now it looks like Koljic was in better shape, but we can't know for sure.
I liked Moruțan better in Arad. Last night he wavered, as if he also needed more time, but his quality is clearly visible. I liked it better in Arad. I hope this match is just a cold shower, but we can't know what will happen. There are 18 points left in the game and if you get 13 or 14 that's exceptional. Time will show what it will be,” said Dorel Mutica for Gazeta Sporturilor.
Mutică, on the right, next to Iencsi and Şumudică
Rapid is preparing for the duel with FC Hermannstadt
In the next stage, the team sponsored by Dan Șucu will travel to Sibiu, and Dorel Mutica said that the game will not be an easy one at all. FC Hermannstadt put an end to the streak of five matches without a win, in the duel with Slobozia in which they prevailed with the score of 3-2.
“The next game is in Hermannstadt and it will be a tough game there because they want to avoid relegation and will give everything. I want this, I have played for Rapid for so long and I stick with them in these matches”, said Dorel Mutică.
