Balaj suggests FCSB sign Universitatea Cluj reserve Aliev after defeat

Following FCSB's 0-1 defeat to Universitatea Cluj, former CFR Cluj president Cristi Balaj reportedly proposed that club owner Gigi Becali sign opposing striker Alibek Aliev. Balaj asserted that despite currently being a reserve at Universitatea Cluj, Aliev would represent a viable solution for FCSB's attack and could serve as a starter. He emphasized that Aliev, who joined his current club on a free transfer, would be capable of getting the job done in Bucharest.

In addition to Aliev, Balaj identified fellow Universitatea Cluj attacker Jovo Lukic as another potential offensive option for FCSB. The former international referee suggested both players possess qualities that would benefit the capital city side. Separately analyzing the match itself, Balaj characterized the contest as balanced with limited opportunities, stating that neither team truly deserved to win or lose based on the performance.

Former Romania international Adrian Ilie echoed sentiments regarding missed recruitment targets, arguing that FCSB would have challenged for the Superliga title from the beginning of the season had they secured Lukic and Macalou. Conversely, Ilie expressed skepticism about Universitatea Craiova striker Steven Nsimba, whom Becali desires. He predicted Nsimba would feature in only three matches before struggling, citing the player's unsuitability for receiving the ball in congested attacking zones.