Starting Lineups Revealed for FCSB vs Universitatea Craiova with Major Changes
FCSB and Universitatea Craiova are set to face off in a highly anticipated SuperLiga match. Both teams are making significant alterations to their starting lineups following recent European competition commitments.
Starting Lineups for FCSB vs. Universitatea Craiova
FCSB arrives at the match after a loss to Young Boys, where many key players were rested. Conversely, Universitatea Craiova fielded their best eleven in their match against Rakow but will be missing several starters for this upcoming clash.
FCSB’s Lineup Changes
- Starting XI: Târnovanu, Pantea, Ngezana, M. Popescu, Radunovic, Șut, Cisotti, Tănase, Olaru, Stoian, Bîrligea
- Substitutes: Zima, Udrea, Crețu, Alibec, Miculescu, Kiki, Politic, Chiricheș, Toma, Oct. Popescu, Alhassan, Thiam
- Changes: FCSB has made seven substitutions since their match against Young Boys, including the introduction of Crețu, Alhassan, Edjouma, Miculescu, Octavian Popescu, Thiam, and Alibec.
Universitatea Craiova’s Key Absences
- Starting XI: Isenko, Rus, Screciu, Romanchuk, Rădulescu, Teles, Băluță, Cicâldău, Ștefan, Nsimba, Etim
- Substitutes: Popescu, Stevanovic, Mogoș, Mora, Crețu, Anzor, Băsceanu, Paradela, Baiaram, Al-Hamlawi, Matei
- Changes: Six players, including Badelj, Mora, Crețu, Bancu, Al-Hamlawi, and Baiaram, have been omitted from the starting lineup after the match with Rakow.
Match Context and Implications
This matchup is crucial for both teams as they aim for higher standings in the SuperLiga. The alterations in both lineups highlight strategic adjustments made in response to their recent performances in Europe.
Fans can anticipate a competitive atmosphere at the Arena Națională, as FCSB and Universitatea Craiova seek to secure vital points in the league.
