Mircea Lucescu Praises Turkey: “Both Teams Deserve It”
Mircea Lucescu spoke to the media ahead of Romania’s qualifier against Turkey. He reflected on his time in Turkey and outlined expectations for a tough match.
Contract, Beşiktaş and the stadium donation
Lucescu said he had two years left on his Beşiktaş contract after leaving the club. He chose not to take the remaining payments.
Instead, he redirected those funds to expand the stadium. He noted the venue is now among Europe’s notable arenas.
Match expectations and squad condition
He described the upcoming game as challenging for both sides. Romania will cope despite some injury problems.
Lucescu said his team will give its maximum effort. He praised the quality present in both squads.
Players highlighted
- Arda Güler
- Kenan
- Zeki
- Merih
Lucescu singled out Arda as a standout talent. He added that Arda performs best with strong team support.
Respect for Turkish football and coaches
Mircea Lucescu praised Turkey and the role it played in his career. He said he achieved significant success there.
He named Vincenzo Montella as a coach he knows. He also expressed respect for Fatih Terim and his contributions to Turkish football.
Lucescu noted Romanian players have also added value to Turkish clubs over the years.
World Cup outlook
He asserted that both nations have earned consideration for the World Cup. Only one team can secure qualification from this tie.
Lucescu believes both sides will fight for victory. He expects a competitive and high-intensity match.
Reported by Filmogaz.com.
