“We need a striker like him”

FCSB drew against the Greeks from Olympiacos, score 0-0, in the 5th stage of the league phase of the UEFA Europa League, and Valentin Crețu sent a clear message at the end of the match at the National Arena.

The 36-year-old footballer is of the opinion that the team prepared by Elias Charalambous and Mihai Pintilii played a good game, but that they need a top attack, because FCSB only has Daniel Bîrligea.

What Valentin Crețu said after FCSB – Olympiacos 0-0

FCSB drew with Olympiacos, score 0-0and Valentin Crețu was one of the footballers who managed to stand out in this game. The 36-year-old player had a very good performance, and at the end of the game he spoke about the successful game of the Romanian champion, revealing what is the key to success in the European course.

At the same time, Valentin Crețu spoke about the elimination of Daniel Bîrligea and he made it clear that the team still needs a striker of the level of the footballer brought from CFR Cluj.

“We are taking Romania to where it belongs and we deserve it, for all the sacrifices made so far. When I saw the teams, it seemed very difficult. You have to believe in yourself, in the work you do every day. That matters a lot. Perseverance, work, are very important. When I play every 3-4 days I feel very good, it’s the best for my body. I’m happy to be 36 years old and able to play at this level. I am proud of myself and my supportive family.

Today we played a very good and defensive game, they didn’t have many opportunities. The team looks very good. We are thinking of going as high as possible, to be in the top eight, that is what we want. In the 24 I think we are 99%. Both PAOK and Olympiacos are very good teams, maybe Olympiacos is more aggressive.

I’m proud of my teammates, I played a good game. It will be difficult without Bîrligea, he is a fit player, he puts pressure on the defenders. We need a striker to help us beat the opposition. He didn’t want the second yellow. He came, he encouraged us, we are glad that he congratulated us for the extra effort we made. We were over them in the second half, I think we would have scored if we were down to 11 men. We didn’t plan to go into halftime with 0-0. In the locker room we talked to each other, read them, entered with more courage. It was possible, but 0-0 is also good”, stated Vali Crețu, la PrimaSport.