Article by Robert Vîrdol – Published Friday, April 17, 2026, 4:22 p.m. / Updated Friday, April 17, 2026, 4:22 p.m.
Filipe Colho (45 years old), the coach of the University of Craiova, prefaced the duel with Rapidwhich will take place at the “Ion Oblemenco” stadium, on Sunday, from 21:00. The people of Olten start the race to follow the leader U Clujbut they have a dissatisfaction related to the competitive program.
Immediately after the match with Rapid, Universitatea Craiova will play in the Romanian Cup on Thursday, April 23, against Dinamo Bucharest, away.
Later, on April 27, he will play against FC Argeș, also away. The loaded program displeased Filipe Colho.
Filipe Coelho is unhappy with the Superliga schedule
“I wouldn't want to waste time and think too far, that's why I'm not talking about the title. We have to focus on the team, we have enough problems, we don't want to bring others. I said, we have two more training sessions. The players are fine, they can substitute and solve the situation. Now we haven't decided the squad yet, as I said, we have two more training sessions.
If we were to compare ourselves with Dinamo, for example, I think we have 10 more games than them. And those from FC Argeș are in the same situation. With Dinamo we have fewer days to prepare the game and we play away, and against Argeș the same, we have fewer days and we also play away, but I think the people in charge do a good job.
We need supporters. And I will repeat, there will be no excuse, I will give my best. They are real facts for all to see. They are all balanced, there are different styles, we are good, all the matches in this play-off are balanced.
There are several things that can make a difference. If you look at the score, it seems that it's not balanced, but we have to remember that we played more than 70 minutes with a man down,” said Filipe Coelho at the press conference.
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