Article by Romeo Ene – published on Thursday, July 24, 2025, 15:09 / Updated Thursday, July 24, 2025 15:10
Edi Iordănescu (47 years old), the coach of the Varșovia Legia, held the press conference before the move with Ostrava, in the preliminary round of the Europa League.
The match is played on Thursday evening, from 8:00 pm. The Romanian technician expressed his dissatisfaction with the competitive system proposed by UEFA.
Even if the Warsaw Legia has won the Poland Cup, it must pass four teams to reach the main group of Europa League.
Edi Iordănescu, statements before Ostrava – Legia: “We have no way to change this”
In his vision, a team that manages to win the Cup should play much less matches to reach the groups of a European competition.
He also spoke about the absences he has before the Czech party. The Warsaw Legia passed in the first round of Aktobe.
“I am not a fan of the idea that, although we have won the Poland Cup, we must go through four preliminary tours to reach the European Cups Groups. We have no way to change that, but I don't understand.
It is not time to talk about missing players. I want to focus on the players I have available. Mileta Rajovic and Arkadiusz Reca gradually integrate into the team. I would like to be able to use them as soon as possible, but there are certain aspects that we cannot rush.
I hope they will be fit as soon as possible. It is important to note that before each round the eliminators must announce the lot. If it is possible, they may be included in the list for the third round, ”said Edi Iordănescu, according to transfery.info.
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The frequency of violence and abuse of pyrotechnic materials have brought to the Law numerous sanctions in recent years from UEFA, such as: serious fines, public play prohibitions, no away matches and partial access prohibitions.
The Varșovia Legia passed 2-0 general by Aktobe, in the first preliminary round of the Europa League. If the Ostrava passes, he will meet the winner of the “double” Celje – AEK Larnaca.
