Romania’s Surprise Lineup Revealed for Moldova Match
Romania is gearing up for a crucial friendly match against Moldova, with a surprising lineup announced by coach Mircea Lucescu. The match presents an opportunity to experiment with several players, some of whom are making their debut at the senior national team level.
Romania’s Lineup for Moldova Match
During a recent press conference, Lucescu expressed that the team would feature players who have never played together before. The challenge will be to help them quickly establish cohesion on the field within a short time frame.
Debutants in the Squad
Two players, Lisav Eissat (20) and Ștefan Baiaram (22), are set to make their national team debuts in the starting eleven. Other less experienced players also feature, including Ionuț Radu, Raul Opruț, Vladimir Screciu, Mihai Popescu, Vlad Dragomir, and Louis Munteanu.
Notable Players and Team Composition
Ianis Hagi, the most seasoned player in the squad, will lead the team as captain. The starting lineup for the match against Moldova includes:
- Ionuț Radu
- Andrei Manea
- Mihai Popescu
- Lisav Eissat
- Raul Opruț
- Olimpiu Moruțan
- Vladimir Screciu
- Vlad Dragomir
- Ianis Hagi (captain)
- Louis Munteanu
- Ștefan Baiaram
Despite expectations for established players like Kevin Ciubotaru and Cătălin Cîrjan to be included, coach Lucescu has opted for a more experimental approach in this friendly.
Upcoming Matches in World Cup Qualifiers
Romania is also preparing for the World Cup 2026 qualifiers, with their schedule featuring key matches against Bosnia and Herzegovina, Cyprus, and Austria. As Romania strives to secure a strong position in Group H, their performance in the friendly against Moldova will be critical for team development.
- March 21: Romania vs. Bosnia and Herzegovina
- March 24: Romania vs. San Marino
- June 7: Austria vs. Romania
This match against Moldova provides Romania’s national team an opportunity to assess new talent and build a competitive squad for future challenges in the World Cup qualifiers.
