Elias Charalambous and Cristiano Bergodi spoke today before the match between FCSB and Rapid. If Julesti is missing a few important players, the red and blue stars are ready to play.

Duel for the ball in Rapid – FCSBPhoto: Razvan Pasarica / Sport News / Profimedia

Against Rapid, FCSB will rely on Chiriches and Florinel Coman

Before the game, coach Elias Charalambous talked about the match, which he considers important, but not decisive.

“There is an important match ahead, which will be enjoyed by all the players and fans, because it will be played in a full stadium. We know it will be difficult for us, but we are well prepared. Our goal is to win.

They are in a direct battle with us, and this is our chance to advance further in the ranking. But in the end, each match is still worth 3 points. This is not a decisive match, it is too early to talk about such things.

It will be a derby, a match where it is important how we play. Chiriches and Coman are training with the team at 100%. And all players who train with the team have a chance to get into the first eleven. At the moment we have no injured players, they are all fit” – announced Elias Charalambousreports Agerpres.

The Rapid also settle for a point at the National Arena

Without Rahmani, Petrila and Emmers, all injured, Cristiano Bergodi sees Sunday’s game as a test of the level of the squad he is coaching.

“This is a very important match, the 1st and 3rd ranked teams meet, so it is a top match for Romanian football. It’s a game with a lot of pride. It will be difficult because we are also playing away, but the match will show what level we are at. For example, I am very interested in what level we are at the moment, because we are meeting with the leader of the rating.

A win against FCSB would be great for us. But if we get a point there, it will be very important because it’s a test against the top-placed team.

After all the problems we’ve had so far, I think we should be happy that we’re in 3rd place, which we won’t lose regardless of tomorrow’s result. I’d say we’re in the middle of the regular season schedule without getting too excited about it.” – said Cristiano Bergodiquoted by Agerpres.

The match between FCSB and Rapid will take place on Sunday at 20:30 at the National Arena, LiveBlog HotNews.ro broadcasts the match.