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CFR Cluj coach Marius Șumudică says he learned of Andrei Cordea transfer news from press
CFR Cluj manager Marius Șumudică stated he discovered reports about a potential transfer agreement for Andrei Cordea through media articles after the player missed the 1-1 draw against Petrolul.
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CFR Cluj drew 1-1 with Petrolul Ploiești in the 14th round of the SuperLiga on October 31, 2026. Stefan Dražic opened the scoring for CFR Cluj in the fifth minute following a pass from Christopher Braun. Alejandro Bran equalized for Petrolul in the 28th minute with assistance from Ioniță.
A second goal by Stefan Dražic in the 63rd minute was disallowed after a VAR intervention. The match ended in a stalemate, leaving both teams with one point from the fixture.
Andrei Cordea was absent from the squad for the match against Petrolul. The player cited back pain and stated he was not mentally fit to play. CFR Cluj coach Marius Șumudica confirmed that Cordea communicated these health concerns to him directly.
Șumudica stated he learned about a potential transfer agreement involving Cordea from press articles rather than internal club communication. Reports suggested Cordea refused to play because the club rejected a transfer offer from China, though this claim remains uncertain.
The coach announced he would hold discussions with Cordea and the club management to address the situation. Șumudica emphasized that the team does not rely solely on Cordea and expressed a desire for clarity regarding the player's status.
Șumudica criticized the pitch conditions at the Ilie Oană stadium, stating he had never seen a field in such state. He also claimed that someone was practicing voodoo at the club after his players missed clear scoring opportunities during the match.
The coach noted that his players had competed in three matches over six days. He referenced previous near misses, mentioning that Biliboc hit the post in Arad and Drăzic did the same against Petrolul. Șumudica also recalled a disallowed goal after a VAR check in Mogoșoaia.
Looking ahead, Șumudica described Craiova as a very strong team and former champion ahead of their next fixture. He also commented on a previous result against Dinamo, calling them the best team in the championship at that time.
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