CFR Cluj were knocked out of the Conference League play-offs by Lazio after the match ended in a 0-0 draw in Gruja. Maurizio Sarri, the Italian coach, also spoke about Dan Petrescu, the coach he said he lacked to make it to the Serie A team.

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Since Lazio won 1:0 in the round, the Italian team reached the 1/8 finals of the competition.

Dan Petrescu needs a bit more quality to make it to Serie A

Sarri criticized UEFA for allowing such an important match to be played on a bad pitch like Cluj.

The Italian technician also talked about Dan Petrescu, the coach of the champion of Romania.

Maurizio Sarri says the Badgers just need a little more quality to make it to Serie A.

“(No. What it lacks) Maybe a little better quality. In terms of intensity and pace, nothing” – Maurizio SarriLazio coach, for lazionews24.com.

At the age of 55, Petrescu has stated several times that he dreams of reaching the Premier League (and as a coach, not just as a player), with Chelsea at the top of the list.

In the next match of the CFR Super League, Cluj will play on the field of Petrolul Ploiesti. The game will take place on Monday, February 27, from 20:00.

The group from Gruia is in 2nd place with 53 points, two less than the leader Farul Konstanz.

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