“The team is fantastic.” Filipe Coelho named the only player he did not want to take in FCSB's squad
Article by Adrian Duţă, Robert Vîrdol – Published on Thursday, 12 February 2026 23:29 / Updated on Friday, 13 February 2026 00:15
After Craiova University – FCSB 2-2Filipe Coelho, the Olten coach, declared himself proud of his students. The Oltenians qualified for the “quarters”, where they will face CFR Cluj.
The Portuguese spoke about the squad problems caused by injuries and stated that goalkeeper Laurentiu Popescu was the only player left at home following a tactical decision. Isenko was the starter between Craiova's goals, Silviu Lung was on the bench. Jr.
For Craiova, there is a new match with FCSB, also at home, this time in the Superliga. The match in stage 27 will take place on Sunday, from 20:00.
Filipe Coelho, after Craiova – FCSB 2-2: “Only Popică was not on the scoresheet following a tactical decision”
“We had some players injured, some suspended. In the end, I think we played well and deserved to qualify. Now we have to get our players back and take the points from the next game.
Before the match against CFR we have many other games, so I'm only thinking about the next opponent. CFR Cluj is a good opponent, I will think about the match then. Now we have to focus on the championship, there are still 12 points at stake and we have to get as many as possible.
I work hard, go to bed and sleep well because I know I'm giving everything for the club. We take it match by match, day by day. The team is fantastic. This match was not easy. I am proud of all of them. Whether we lose or win, I'm happy with them.
We have injured players, suspended. The only one who didn't score with FCSB as a result of a tactical decision was Popică (no – Laurentiu Popescu)“, said Filipe Coelho, at the press conference.
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