Romania picked up two points against Kosovo (0-0) and Switzerland (2-2) and despite the team remaining unbeaten in qualifying for the 2024 European Championship, coach Edi Iordenescu has come under heavy criticism from Giquie Popescu, who has repeatedly attacked him.

Edward Iordenescu explained the reasons why he played in Switzerland with 5 defenders

After 4 matches played in the qualifying tournament for the European Championship 2024, the Romanian national team is in 2nd place in Group I, two points behind Switzerland and one above Israel in 3rd place.

In neither of the last two games did the tricolors look good, and Guique Popescu repeatedly accused coach Edi Iordenescu of the team’s modest football.

This time, Jordenescu Jr. also played for the former great Romanian national team.

“No matter how many times Giquet Popescu has insulted me or will insult me, I will always have full respect for the FOOTBALLER Giquet Popescu and his career. Likewise, no matter who the criticism, analysis, or suggestion comes from, I’m always willing to listen, learn, and accept if I’m wrong.

So that I can become better in my profession. But I cannot remain indifferent when Gicke Popescu uses such words towards me that go beyond common sense and contradict my education and the values ​​I believe in. I can’t allow that.

I owe nothing to Mr. Popescu, although I have all the gratitude of FOOTBALL PLAYER Gike Popescu for what he did in the Romania shirt. If the manager of the club, the champion of Romania, with the players of the national team, publicly speaks such humiliating language to the coach, without even thinking about how the tricolor, some of them football players of his club, perceive these statements, then what guidelines should we offer them? !” – Edi Jordanescu posted this message on his Facebook profile.

At the same time, the current technical specialist of the national team of Romania also spoke about the system used during the trip from Lucerne, a trip from which the tricolors returned with a huge point, which could be of great importance for the economy of qualification for the final tournament in Germany next year.

“Four thoughts, almost “cold”, after the fourth match of the preliminary tournament EURO-2024

1. We’re at a stage where we can’t score points and play extremely aesthetically at the same time. It’s true! And only if we courageously undertake it, we will become better! After missing three finals, I don’t think we can afford to give up points to get applause. Qualification brings confidence, and confidence helps you play differently. Until this point, efficiency takes priority over aesthetics.

2. We decided to start the match in Switzerland with a 5-back system, and I am convinced that this was the best decision. I have several reasons for choosing this system, I cannot cover them all in this post. But, for example, history shows that against Germany, another top opponent, the national team played a good match away from home with this approach. In addition, in the attacking phase, this system provides at certain moments of the game the 3-4-3 structure that we are familiar with and which we use when we play in a hybrid 4-3-3. The result in Switzerland confirmed us, my only regret is that we did not have enough time to work out this system more. Also, if we were playing with 4 defenders, would we have more guarantees?! The score could have swung even more decisively in the home side’s favor and we probably won’t be back!!

3. After the draw in Switzerland, we said we are on the right track. Yes, I emphasize this, no matter what ironies or attacks sound: we are on the right track! why We are unbeaten after the first four group matches, three of which were played away from home. We qualified for the EUROs with points from qualifiers Kosovo and group favorites Switzerland, who beat Israel 3-0, where we drew. We have 6 official games in a row without losing during the calendar year. And we are on the right track, because in the locker room and on the field, the values ​​we have created are clearly visible: spirit, unity, sacrifice. I said we started building values, this.

4. My confidence in the tricolors and their potential was, is and will remain complete. No attack, no matter where it came from, could push him away from me. I support you and I want you to know that always, no matter how hard it is, now or in the club team! Until the next matches in Romania, from September, the mission is to fight for their status in the clubs. Believe in yourself more, be responsible and do everything in your power to raise your individual level, because I am fully convinced of this evolution! If we meet again in good athletic form and with a good morale, we will already grow as a team.” – concluded the breeder.

Tournament table of group I

1. Switzerland 10 points

2. Romania 8

3. Israel 7

4. Belarus 3

5. Kosovo 3

6. Andorra 1.

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 0-0 / Antena 1

June 19, 2023 – 21:45 Switzerland – Romania 2-2 / 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.