Article by Alexandru Tomuțiu – Published Monday, 09 March 2026, 07:28 / Updated on Monday, 09 March 2026 07:31
Cristi Săpunaru (41 years old), the legend of Rapid, criticized Olimpiu Moruțan (26, offensive midfielder) for the football player's play in draw with Craiovascore 1-1, from the 30th round of the Super League.
Olimpiu Moruțan was the starter in the Rapid team and was on the field until the 82nd minute, when Christensen came in his place.
Cristi Săpunaru expected much more from the Romanian international offensively. However, he appreciates the effort made by him in the moments when Rapidul was on the defensive.
Cristi Săpunaru, disappointed by Olimpiu Moruțan: “I would have expected much more from him”
“I would have expected more from Moruțan and maybe from Paraschiv. Offensively, Moruțan had a weak game, but defensively not
Modest, very modest. I said two months ago that Moruțan is Rapid's biggest gain. Today he played poorly, modestly. I don't like weak, I say modestly.
He quickly met the team with whom he is fighting for the title and could win. Overall, there were more chances for Rapid, even if they put pressure on the end”, said Cristi Săpunaru, according to digisport.ro.
Olimpiu Moruțan, in the shirt of Rapid // PHOTO: GSP.ro
Since arriving in Giulești, Olimpiu Moruțan has played in 8 championship games in the Giulești shirt. He managed to provide two decisive assists. He has yet to score.
After this draw, Rapid is second in the Superliga, with 56 points, two behind Craiova.
Thanks for having attitude. We lacked more consistency in the build-up phase, to attract them more, to be able to play between the lines, but overall it was a balanced game. Overall, I had a good match. We lacked in the construction to attract them, to look for their spaces behind the defensive line.
– Costel Gâlcă, after Rapid – Craiova
