Denied by the fans after Rapid’s run of poor results, coach Adrian Mutu said ahead of the match against FCSB that Giulesti’s men will win and he will not retire until he achieves his goal.

Adrian Mutu has high hopes for Rapid’s first playoff win even against FCSB

Rapid Bucharest is on a six-game winless streak, being the only team in the playoffs without any success.

If after the lost game with the University of Craiova the fans lost patience and demanded the resignation of the coach, then the mood seems to have calmed down and the Giulești gallery will cheer on their favorites in the derby with FCSB.

Ahead of Sunday’s clash, Adrian Mutu said his team will do everything to win and recover.

“This is a derby, a very important match for us, because we are coming after two defeats. We have to do everything to win against FCSB and recover. FCSB is an in-form team, but I won’t talk more about the opponents.

Hopefully it will be a spectacular derby and we will win three points. For Rapid, this is a special match, it will be a competitive game, with a show in the stands. Therefore, we hope that everything will end with the victory of “Rapid”.

It was a tough week, I can’t say it was easy. There used to be pressure, but this week it was a little higher. Much like when I came to Rapid. Everything is clear between me and the club.

I believe I have achieved what I promised when I joined the team. Of course, the requirements have increased and the expectations are much higher, so we have to rise to their level.

I know that our gallery is passionate, it puts a lot of soul into it, so we should do the same. I quickly think he’s on the right track since he graduated, he’s grown every year. And next season, when we will be in the centenary year, then we will fight for the title.

And of course for that we need transfers and the team will improve because we will need much stronger players.

I understood the anger of the fans after the defeat in Craiova. Of course, I’m also angry about this situation because I don’t like hearing the fans calling for my resignation, especially knowing how much I’ve worked since I joined the Rapid.

I gave it my all, I’m a professional, I’m a serious trainer and I think I’ve proved it to everyone. And of course when you get to the playoffs, which is what we’ve been fighting for all year, I’m not going to give up now after two losses.

I am trying to find a solution to align the team to be able to win the derby with FCSB. Everyone’s worth becomes apparent under pressure, in difficult times. I am sure that we will give one hundred percent and win this match” – Adrian Mutu said at the press conferencereports Agerpres.

Rapid and FCSB will meet on Sunday at 20:30 in the match of the fifth stage of the Superliga playoffs, broadcast by LiveBlog on HotNews.ro.

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