Article by Romeo Ene – Published Saturday, April 11, 2026 8:48 p.m. / Updated Saturday, April 11, 2026 8:51 p.m.
Popescu was appointed for the first time after 6 months and rewarded Mirel Rădoi's trust.
The stopper played his third match in 2026, after the serious injury he suffered in October 2025, with the national team.
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Tănase opened the scoring after converting a shot from 11 meters (13'), and Mihai Popescu went on the ramp in the 20th minute.
It should be noted that both central defenders collaborated in this offensive action. Joyskim Dawa put the body very well and won a duel with an opponent, being covered by Cisotti.
Later, the Cameroonian passed elegantly to Mihai Popescu. Once inside the box, the defender tricked the visitors' defense with a genuine forward dribble, and beat Dur-Bozoancă with a strong shot.
It was the first success for Mihai Popescu after the injury he suffered. He returned to the field in stage 1, in the match against Metaloglobus. He played 22 games this season, during which he scored once.
Popescu was injured during the game between Romania and Austria, which ended with the victory of the “tricolors”, score 1-0, on October 12, and the verdict was an unfortunate one for the stopper: rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament of the left knee, one of the injuries most feared by athletes.
The footballer's contract expires in the summer, being quoted by the specialized site Transfermarkt at 800,000 euros. It remains to be seen whether it will continue from next season.
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