FC Botoșani owner Valeriu Iftime and coach Marius Croitoru expressed confidence before their Superliga match against table-toppers Dinamo, citing recent draw trends and squad availability.
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Reports indicate Dinamo Bucharest leadership is discussing a potential return to an administrative role for former player and manager Florin Răducioiu following his attendance at a recent cup match.
Reports claim Dinamo coach Nuno Campos instructed security guards to watch player Mamoudou Karamoko's hotel room to prevent him from attending a party ahead of the Superliga draw against CFR Cluj.
UTA Arad coach Adrian Mihalcea confirmed injuries to Samuel Gueulette and Marius Coman during the 2-2 Cupa României draw with FC Botoșani, leaving their availability for the next league match uncertain.