Costel Gâlcă Grounds Rapid as They Reach First Place: “Objective Matters Most”
Costel Gâlcă, the head coach of Rapid, discussed the team’s upcoming match against Petrolul as they aim for their first-place standing. The match is scheduled for Friday at 20:00 and will be broadcast live on Prima Sport 1 and PrimaPlay.ro.
Rapid’s Focus on Play-Off Goals
In the pre-match conference, Gâlcă emphasized the primary objective for this season: securing a spot in the play-offs. He was reluctant to comment on the possibility of winning the championship. The team’s morale has improved following their recent positive performance in Sibiu.
Preparing for the Derby
- Match Date: Friday
- Time: 20:00
- Broadcast: Prima Sport 1 and PrimaPlay.ro
Gâlcă highlighted the importance of winning their next match, especially given that it is a derby. He stressed the need for the team to replicate the second-half performance they delivered against Hermannstadt. “It’s crucial for us to achieve our objective as quickly as possible before we focus on the title,” he stated.
Player Development and Team Changes
Gâlcă noted that the new players, including Daniel and Olimpiu, need more playing time to fully adapt. He plans to make some adjustments to the starting lineup for better freshness. Although Kevin Ciubotaru is a promising player, the team has brought in transfers for that position. Gâlcă is optimistic about the debut of Sălceanu and mentioned that while Talisson is ready, his integration is subject to procedural requirements.
As Gâlcă leads the team, securing their current objective remains the top priority, with discussions about the championship deferred until they are performing consistently.
