Today, Universitatea Craiova, the reigning champions of the Romanian top-flight Superliga, will kick off their Austrian pre-season training camp with a friendly match against FC Stubai, a team from the fifth tier of Austrian football. The match is set to begin at 7:00 PM local time and will be broadcast live on TEXT.
The Oltenians arrived in Austria on June 20 and will play a total of three friendly matches during their training camp. In addition to the match against FC Stubai, Craiova will also face FK Sabah, the champions of Azerbaijan, and Polissya Zhytomyr, the runners-up in Ukraine.
The Squad
Universitatea Craiova’s squad for the Austrian training camp includes a mix of experienced players and young talent. The team has been bolstered by the arrival of new goalkeeper Răzvan Sava, who is set to compete with Laurențiu Popescu for a starting spot between the posts. Other notable additions to the squad include Alexandru Maxim, the team’s first major transfer of the summer.
a Look at the Squad’s Composition
Craiova’s squad for the Austrian training camp is a testament to the team’s ambition and desire to build on their championship-winning season. With a mix of seasoned veterans and young players, the team is well-equipped to take on the challenges that lie ahead. The squad includes experienced players like Vladimir Screciu, Nikola Stevanovic, and Juraj Badelj, who will provide guidance and leadership to the younger players.
The Road to European Success
Filipe Coelho, the team’s manager, has a tough task ahead of him as he looks to repeat the team’s championship-winning performance from last season. With the team set to compete in the first qualifying round of the Champions League against ML Vitebsk, the champions of Belarus, the stakes are high. A successful pre-season training camp will be crucial in preparing the team for the challenges that lie ahead.
As the Oltenians take to the pitch against FC Stubai, they will be looking to get off to a strong start and build momentum for the rest of the training camp. With a mix of experienced players and young talent, the team is well-equipped to take on the challenges of the season ahead.
The outcome of this friendly match will have little bearing on the team’s chances in the season ahead, but it will be an important test of their mettle and a chance for the players to get used to the conditions and the pace of the game. As the team looks to build on their championship-winning season, they will be hoping to get off to a strong start and set themselves up for success in the months to come.
One thing is clear: Universitatea Craiova will be a team to watch in the season ahead, and their performances in the pre-season friendly matches will be a crucial factor in determining their success.