Hagi calls up Târnovanu after Radu withdraws from Romania squad

Ionuț Radu withdrew from the Romania squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Poland and Bosnia and Herzegovina to undergo medical treatment during the international break. The Romanian Football Federation announced his withdrawal one day after he played the full match in Celta Vigo's 1-2 Europa League defeat to Royale Union Saint-Gilloise.

Coach Gică Hagi called up FCSB goalkeeper Ștefan Târnovanu to replace Radu for the upcoming national team fixtures. Târnovanu returns to the national squad after missing the previous call-up, having recently regained his starting position at FCSB.

Hagi previously selected Târnovanu for his first action as coach in June for friendlies against Georgia and Wales. The goalkeeper played 45 minutes in the second match of that double-header.

Reports indicate that Legia Warsaw goalkeeper Otto Hindrich is another player Hagi intends to call up for these matches. This potential addition remains unconfirmed by official federation channels.

Romania faces Poland on November 14 and Bosnia and Herzegovina on November 17 in Group B4 of UEFA Nations League B. These fixtures represent the next competitive tests for the national team within the current edition of the tournament.