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“I don't praise him often, but when he deserves it…”

Article by Romeo Ene – Published on Friday, 06 February 2026, 07:40 / Updated on Friday, 06 February 2026 07:40

FCSB – FC Botosani 2-1. Former international Ilie Dumitrescu (57 years old) wanted to highlight the game played by right defender Valentin Crețu (37 years old).

In the view of the former offensive midfielder, Cretu he had an unexpectedly good evolution, he fulfilled his duties very well, and FCSB came close to the play-off places again thanks to him.

The red-blue defender was also involved in offensive actions in the first half, when he sent the ball over the bar (39').

Ilie Dumitrescu praises Crețu: “I thought it was from another movie!”

“An excellent first half, I also expected a reaction from Botoşani. Ongenda and Kovtalyuk came in very well. FCSB's goal phase 2 is an excellent one. One of my highlights tonight is Crețu. It's like another Crețu, it seemed to me from another movie!

The way he interpreted the phases, one-on-one actions, with ease, created superiority. I don't often praise him offensively, but when he deserves it, I do. Deserved victory of FCSB, certain players came into their role: Crețu, Radunovic, Tănase, Olaru. Thiam, very good, played an excellent match.

A player who has grown a lot, a solution for the position of number 9. Alhassan also entered, active. The 3 points are important. A top first half and I liked the reaction to 1-1″, explained Ilie Dumitrescu, according to digisport.ro.

Unexpected » Ilie Dumitrescu praised him after FCSB re-entered the books for the play-offs:

Valentin Crețu, in FCSB – Young Boys // photo: Imago Images

Valentin Crețu played 24 matches this season for the Romanian champion, during which he provided 4 decisive assists. His contract expires at the end of this season. It is quoted by the specialized website Transfermarkt at 150,000 euros.

Thanks to the success with FC Botoșani, FCSB climbed to 10th place in the Superliga, with 37 points after 25 stages, 2 even from FC Botoșani, the occupant of the last play-off position. For Elias Charalambous's team, the away duel with Oțelul Galati follows on February 8.

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