Florinel Coman criticized after Al Gharafa loss to Esteghlal FC

Al Gharafa lost 1-2 to Esteghlal FC in a recent Asian Champions League match. The result left the Qatari club in a difficult position in the competition standings.

Florinel Coman played 15 minutes in the match against Esteghlal FC. His brief appearance did not prevent the team from suffering the defeat.

Local journalist Najm al-Din Darwish criticized several players following the game. He stated that Magri, Surag, and Coman were nonexistent on the pitch and unable to make a difference for their team.

Al Gharafa is currently ranked 10th out of 12 teams in their group. The club has accumulated 4 points from 5 matches played so far in the tournament.

Coman joined Al Gharafa from FCSB in 2024. The transfer fee for the Romanian international was reported to be 6 million euros.

Before settling in Qatar, Coman had a short loan spell in Italy. He played for Cagliari for a few months starting in February 2025.

Since joining Al Gharafa, Coman has made 51 appearances for the club. During this period, he has scored 6 goals and provided 11 assists for his teammates.

In the current season, Coman has featured in 6 matches. He has recorded 2 assists in these appearances.

Specialized valuation sites currently estimate Coman's market value at 3 million euros. This figure is half of the amount Al Gharafa paid to secure his services two years ago.

Coman remains an active member of the Romanian senior national team. He has earned 22 caps, scoring 3 goals and providing 2 assists for his country.