Adrian Șut Spotted at Arena Națională as FCSB Plans Rest Ahead of Europe Clash
The talk around FCSB ahead of their clash with Oțelul Galați included a notable sighting: Adrian Șut, who had been anticipated to return to the team, was not part of the substitutes. Instead, he appeared in the stands at the Arena Națională, fueling talk that the reigning champions are managing minutes in a busy schedule that includes European duties.
Why Șut Went to the Stadium Lights
Șut has not played for FCSB since sustaining an injury while with the Romania national team in the 2-2 draw with Cyprus on September 9. With Europe League action against Young Boys Bern looming on Thursday, it appears the club is opting for a cautious rotation, allowing Șut to recover while keeping him involved with the squad environment.
Injury Troubles and Defensive Depth
FCSB faced a setback when Daniel Graovac requested a substitution after 32 minutes due to a muscular problem, with Vlad Chiricheș entering the fray at the 35th minute. This development is significant because Chiricheș is not listed on the UEFA squad, narrowing defensive options for European competition. Beyond Graovac’s issue, Joyskim Dawa (29) and Ionuț Cercel (18) are also sidelined, further tightening Charalambous’ rotation choices.
Starting Lineups and Bench notes
FCSB: Târnovanu; Pantea, Ngezana, Graovac, Radunovic; Alhassan, F. Tănase; M. Toma, Olaru, Thiam; Bîrligea
Replacements/Bench: Zima, Udrea, Alibec, Miculescu, Kiki, M. Popescu, Edjouma, Politic, Chiricheș, Cisotti, Oct. Popescu, A. Stoian
Coach: Elias Charalambous
Oțelul Galați: Lineup and Squad Status
Oțelul: Dur-Bozoancă; Zhelev, Zivulić, Soriano, Holz; Ferreira, Lameira, Moreira; Sandu, Dos Santos, Lopes
Reserves: I. Popescu, Ursu, S. Rus, Neicu, Tovar, Postelnicu, A. Ciobanu, Cihra, Frunză, Bordun, Araujo
Coach: Laszlo Balint
What This Means for FCSB Going Forward
The visible rotation and injuries underscore FCSB’s need to balance minutes for key players while staying competitive domestically and in Europe. Șut’s situation remains a work in progress; the club will weigh his recovery timeline against the demands of the Europa League schedule. Thursday’s match against Young Boys Bern at 19:45, broadcast on Digi Sport 1, will test how well FCSB can manage a congested calendar while keeping players fresh for both competitions.
Upcoming Fixtures and News Flow
SuperLiga schedule notes: FCSB vs Oțelul Galați on Sunday at 20:30 (DGS 1) and U Cluj vs CFR Cluj on Monday at 21:00 (DGS 1). For live updates and post-match analysis, follow Digi Sport and Google News coverage as events unfold.
