Article by Robert Vîrdol – Published on Wednesday, 03 June 2026, 19:32 / Updated on Wednesday, 03 June 2026 19:32
Ioan Andone (66 years old) saw the debut of Gică Hagi (61 years old) in the national team, in the duel with Georgia, which ended in a draw, score 1-1. The former technician was overall pleased with what he saw, but he also had one amendment.
The Romanian national team conceded a goal immediately after the break, when Marian Aioani dropped the ball. It is the second blunder made by the speedy goalkeeper, after the one in the match against Slovakia.
Ioan Andone: “Aioani can lose the national team”
Ioan Andone analyzed Romania's performance, but also spoke about Marian Aioani. The former Romanian international is convinced that, if he repeats such a blunder, he will no longer have a chance at the national team.
“There was construction, advanced pressing, I liked it. One is the friendly match, we are at the end of a competitive year, everything is fine. The selection is fine, there are 30 or so players. They are not stabilizing after two matches, but they are shaping a squad.
I was glad for him that he started right. Georgia is a good national team, they move well, they have good players and they play high. I liked what Hagi was looking for. He's looking to bring the team together, give confidence and everyone to support this.
Aioani's blunder in Georgia – Romania
They still have to learn. He can lose the national team. You don't need players like that when they make mistakes like that. It happens once, but after the third time, he can say goodbye.” said Ioan Andone for GSP.
Marian Aioani is no longer wanted by Pancu at Rapid
With the arrival of Daniel Pancu at Rapid, several things will change. Marian Aioani, Gică Hagi's starter in the match with Georgia, is no longer wanted by the new coach and a new option is being sought.
Mihai Popa is the goalkeeper he wants and the man who could take Marian Aioani's place among the goalkeepers of the formation from Giulesti.
