Sepsi owner Dioszegi warns Burcă job depends on Voluntari result

Sepsi owner Laszlo Dioszegi has declared the club's upcoming home fixture against FC Voluntari as decisive for head coach Ovidiu Burcă. Dioszegi indicated that any result other than a victory could lead to the coach's replacement, describing a loss as a major problem for the organization. The owner confirmed that formal discussions regarding the team's direction and coaching staff will take place only after the conclusion of this specific match.

This ultimatum follows a 1-1 draw away against Oțelul in round 14 of the SuperLiga on November 1, 2026. Sepsi conceded a penalty equalizer in the 92nd minute after leading late in stoppage time. Dioszegi attributed the dropped points directly to an individual mistake during that defensive sequence and expressed dissatisfaction with the overall performance. This result extended Sepsi's winless run in the league, with reports citing either six or seven consecutive matches without a victory.

Sepsi currently occupies 11th place in the SuperLiga standings with 15 points accumulated from 14 rounds. The pressure on the coaching staff had already intensified prior to the Oțelul match, as Dioszegi held a meeting with players and coaches following a previous 0-5 defeat to Universitatea Craiova. The owner also revealed that an important club meeting is scheduled to occur during the upcoming competitive break later this month.

Head coach Ovidiu Burcă stated that Sepsi deserved more than a draw at Galați but acknowledged the team requires further work. He identified set pieces as the only significant issue during the match against Oțelul. Burcă also cited a lack of squad cohesion as a contributing factor to recent struggles, attributing it to the high number of player changes within the roster. Regarding the upcoming decisive fixture, he recalled a past match against Voluntari where a penalty erased a 1-0 lead.