The Romanian who played at Genoa and Rapid, warning for Dan Șucu

The formation patronized by Dan Șucu occupies the 14th place in Serie A and is only three points away from the last relegable place, occupied by Fiorentina. Paul Codrea played for Genoa between 2000 and 2003, during which time he played in 50 matches.

The former Romanian international commented on the situation of the “griffins” in the championship and spoke about the pressure that always exists at the club from the north-west of Italy.

Paul Codrea warned Dan Țucu: “There was always pressure at Genoa”

Paul Codrea, currently, dialoguing with Gazeta Sporturilor reporters Photo Cristi Preda

“Genoa is a team used to fighting for survival. It would be more unusual to fight for the top places or European cups. They have a squad of Serie A players and they look like a solid team. I don't know what transfer budget they have to bring in players and shoot for the top places.

In football, things are unpredictable. You can go into a downward spiral and never get out of that slump. They are currently out there struggling, but not in a desperate situation. There is pressure at Genoa, they have fans and there has always been a lot of pressure.

Now is a better time. I really think it's a good time, because I'm in the first league. When I was there, they were in Serie B and there were also financial problems. They now have a good situation, unlike Sampdoria, where there are financial problems,” Paul Codrea told Gazeta Sporturilor.

The achievements of Paul Codrea

Paul Codrea played 244 matches in the first two leagues in Italy, 133 of which in Serie A. The Romanian spent time at Genoa, Palermo, Turin, Perugia, Siena and Bari.

He also has 44 matches in the Romanian national team, for which he scored a single goal. The former attacking midfielder also featured at Euro 2008, when he was used in all three group matches.

In Romania, Codrea visited Dinamo, Poli Timișoara, FC Argeș, Rapid and Asu Poli Timișoara