Article by Sergiu Alexandru – Published on Tuesday, 07 April 2026, 14:12 / Updated on Tuesday, 07 April 2026 14:36
Defeated by Craiova University (0-2), Daniel Pancu states that he still hopes to win the title of champion with CFR Cluj. And he believes that the next two matches will be decisive.
After three play-off stages, CFR Cluj has 30 points, 6 less than the first two ranked, U Cluj and Universitatea Craiova. Among them is Rapid, with 33 points. Asked today if he is still thinking about the title, Daniel Pancu said that he still hopes that CFR Cluj will become champion again, but is obliged to score at least four points in the next matches, against Dinamo and FC Argeș.
Daniel Pancu made the calculations for the title: “If we don't score four points in the next two matches, it makes no sense to discuss anymore”
“The chances of the title are still there. They remain valid. It's just that everything is decided now. We are under a lot of pressure. If we don't get four points in the next two games, there is no point in discussing anymore.
I still believe in the title. On paper, Craiova is the best rated. At the moment, Craiova and U Cluj are the most fit teams in the play-off. But now we are interested in the match with Dinamo, which we have to win.
We came from somewhere under the earth, below the level of the earth, and we are where we are. We must rejoice and be happy. But I am ambitious and I believe a lot in the team. Leaving Craiova, which it seems we can't beat this year, if we beat the rest, we still have a chance to be champions. I'm thinking high.
If we are out of the race for first place, the race for the top three places remains. And this will happen in the last stage. Qualifying in a European cup is my goal. If not, it means that I am no longer at CFR Cluj. It's in the contract. Ends otherwise. We'll see what will happen. Now I'm focusing on qualifying for the European Cups”said Daniel Pancu, according to fanatik.ro.
Daniel Pancu: “Kamara is a very high quality player”
Then, Daniel Pancu spoke about the return of Mohammed Kamara. The 28-year-old winger entered the 84th minute of the match with Craiova University, this being the first appearance after the injury on July 17, in the match with Paksi.
“Kamara is a very high-quality player. But there is a complicated problem with him. He stayed for quite a long time. If he recovers 100%… He is a player that the team has missed a lot. I think the most. I think this type of player is missing. At his best, he is a player who creates superiority and unbalances”, added the coach.
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