Article by Robert Vîrdol – Published on Thursday, 05 February 2026, 17:50 / Updated on Thursday, 05 February 2026 17:50
Sabin Ilie (50 years old), the former striker who played for Steaua, Rapid or Dinamo, warned FCSB before the duel with FC Botoșani.
FCSB and FC Botoșani face each other from 20:30 in the last game of the 25th stage of the Super League. The match will be liveTEXT on GSP.ro, with real-time information from the National Arena, and live on PrimaSport 1 and DigiSport 1.
The red-blues are preparing for a difficult match, and Sabin Ilie warned them about the Moldovans. The former striker is of the opinion that the team has big problems in the dressing room, and this aspect can be seen in the nervous exits of the players.
Sabin Ilie requests transfers to FCSB
Sabin Ilie (left), in Stella's T-shirt
“FCSB have little chance of the title, they have to focus now on getting into the play-offs because it's far. If you look at the squad they have, they have no chance of the title and they should focus a lot on these games. They have been lucky with some results before, but now they have to beat good teams.
If they lose one more game, they have to bid farewell to the play-offs. That's a big difference from the playoff teams. For example, CFR Cluj can catch the play-off, they are ahead, and FC Argeș cannot lose the play-off.
FCSB will play in Craiova, another difficult match, but now the match with Botoșani is coming up, which is also difficult. Their developments leave much to be desired, they barely beat Miercurea Ciuc 1-0. It's one thing to be in the play-offs, but it's very difficult. Either CFR Cluj or FCSB will remain outside the play-off.
Every match is difficult for FCSB. They are no longer motivated and I think things are not right in the locker room either. Certain misunderstandings can be seen, it was also seen at Bîrligea when it is changed. It's hard for a striker to not be successful. He is not a weak player, but FCSB needs new players, because the team is getting old,” Sabin Ilie told Gazeta Sporturilor.
FCSB are five points away from the play-offs
The formation patronized by Gigi Becali will duel with FC Botoșani, the team that occupies the last place in the play-off. The Moldovans need points to get closer to the podium again.
If FCSB loses this duel, the chances of getting another place in the top six will decrease considerably.
