FCSB secured a 3-1 victory over Inter D’Escaldes in the first leg of the Champions League preliminary round, but coach Gigi Becali plans several adjustments for Saturday’s Superliga opener against Hermannstadt. Notably, young right-back Ionuț Cercel is set to replace veteran Valentin Crețu to comply with the U21 rule. Defensive rotations are expected, with Graovac and Mihai Popescu likely starting in central defense instead of Ngezana and Baba Alhassan. Midfield will probably see Mihai Lixandru returning alongside Șut, while Juri Cisotti and captain Darius Olaru remain key starters despite mixed reviews from Becali. David Miculescu, injured in the European game, may be rested, with Marius Ștefănescu stepping in on the right flank. These tactical changes reflect FCSB’s balancing act between domestic ambitions and a challenging European campaign ahead. The match kicks off at 21:30 and will be broadcast live on Prima Sport 1 and Digi Sport 1[4][1][2].
