​After the victories against Andorra and Belarus, the serious matches of the Euro-2024 qualifying tournament (group I) begin for the Romanian national team. The tricolor will meet with Kosovo (Friday, June 16, from 21:45) and Switzerland (June 19, also at 21:45).

Kosovo vs Romania, LiveBLOG on HotNews.ro and live on Antena 1

Friday’s match against Kosovo will be on LiveBLOG on HotNews.ro and live on Antena 1.

Probable teams

Kosovo (4-3-3): Muric – Voivoda, Amir Rrahmani, M. Krieziu, Pakarada – Celina, H. Krieziu, Rudhani – Rasitsa, Muriki, Rashani. Coach: Alain Giress

reserves: Uikani, V. Bekai, Aliti, Fazlidji, Loshai, Rudhani, Zhegrova, Muslia, Dreshevich, E. Krasnichi, Albion Rrahmani, Topalli

Romania (4-1-4-1): Tyrnovanu – Ratiu, Dragushin, Burke, Kamora – M. Marin – D. Man, D. Olaru, N. Stanciu, Fl. Koman – Alibek. Selection: Edward Jordanescu

reserves: Aioani, H. Moldovan, Kr. Manea, Nedelcearu, Sorescu, T. Băluță, Cicâldău, I. Hagi, Moruțan, V. Mihăilă, L. Munteanu, G. Pușcaș

arbitrator: Danny McKelley / Assistants: Hessel Stegstra, Jan de Vries (all – Holland). VAR referee: Clay Ruperti (also from the Netherlands).

“I came with confidence, with enthusiasm, with good energy. We know that we have an important test against a qualifying opponent. I do not agree that a certain result can put someone out of the fight. We are at the beginning. Despite the successful start of the campaign, we have no guarantees of a positive result. For this you have to work and be able to suffer.

We are facing a rival who is not only valuable, but also highly motivated. An opponent who has a lot of individual quality, who is in Europe’s top leagues and who has consistency.

My opinion is only about football. I’m glad there are more players than usual. I also had a minus. For some of our football players, it took more than a month to finish the championship.

The opponents finished later in the Primera Division, Serie A. We also have to find a solution to this problem to overcome this obstacle. I say with all my might that I have great faith in our potential. We have to go through any obstacle, through the lawn, through everything” – Edi Jordanescu.

Current results of Romania in previous matches of Euro 2024

The beginning of the qualifying tournament for the tricolor is good, two wins from as many games. However, we must not forget that Romania has so far played with the weakest teams in the group – Andorra and Belarus.

The hard work for the national team, led by Edi Iordenescu, is just beginning, with a double in June against Kosovo and Switzerland (both away games).

Andorra – Romania 0-2

Romania – Belarus 2-1

Rating of group I of previous matches of Euro-2024

Switzerland, according to paper calculations, are favorites to win the Euro 2024 qualifying group. After two games, the Swiss are running “by the clock”, with two victories and a dizzying goal difference: 8-0.

1. Switzerland 6 points (goal difference 8-0)

2. Romania 6 (4-1)

3. Kosovo 2

4. Andorra 1

5. Israel 1

6. Belarus 0.

Romania in the preliminary tournament of EURO 2024, which broadcasts every match of the tricolor

*All previous matches of Romania will be published in LiveBlog on HotNews.ro.

March 25, 2023 – 21:45 Andorra – Romania 0-2 / Antena 1

March 28, 2023 – 21:45 Romania – Belarus 2-1 / Prima TV

June 16, 2023 – 21:45 Kosovo – Romania / Antena 1

June 19, 2023 – 21:45 Switzerland – Romania / Prima TV

September 9, 2023 – 21:45 Romania – Israel / Prima TV

September 12, 2023 – 21:45 Romania – Kosovo / Antena 1

October 12, 2023 – 21:45 Belarus – Romania / Antenna 1

October 15, 2023 – 21:45 Romania – Andorra / Prima TV

November 18, 2023 – 21:45 Israel – Romania / Prima TV

November 21, 2023 – 21:45 Romania – Switzerland / Antenna 1.