Șumudică calls potential CFR Cluj points deduction tragic after goalless draw

CFR Cluj played out a 0-0 draw against Universitatea Craiova in round 15 of the Superliga on November 8. The result came amidst reports suggesting the club faces a potential three-point deduction due to unresolved financial debts. Head coach Marius Șumudică addressed these reports after the match, stating that while the situation is tragic, it remains the responsibility of the club rather than the coaching staff.

Șumudică emphasized the severity of the potential sanction, noting that losing three points would effectively negate the points earned in recent matches against Dinamo, Petrolul and Craiova. He stressed that every point matters in the current standings. Despite the off-field uncertainty, the coach praised his squad for their performance against the reigning Romanian champions, who currently hold seven points in the Conference League.

The CFR Cluj manager highlighted his team's tactical discipline, explaining that they successfully blocked spaces and limited Universitatea Craiova's effectiveness on the flanks. He commended the players' attitude, comparing their physical level to previous performances against top domestic opponents. Șumudică indicated that the team must now focus on closing the gap to higher positions in the table.

Following the goalless stalemate, Șumudică announced that the players would receive three days off before beginning preparations for their next fixture against Oțelul Galați. He described the upcoming match as a final and stated the team would have ten to eleven days to prepare. The coach insisted that the result against Craiova holds little value unless followed by a victory in the next round.