FCSB owner Gigi Becali publicly criticized goalkeeper Ștefan Târnovanu following the 2-1 defeat to Inter Club d’Escaldes in the Champions League first qualifying round, blaming him for costly mistakes in the match. Becali announced that Lukas Zima will replace Târnovanu as starting goalkeeper in the next league game against Petrolul, citing a key error in the 66th minute when Târnovanu’s errant pass led to a conceding set-piece[1][2]. Despite this, former Romanian international Raul Rusescu defended Târnovanu’s performances, calling him one of the best Romanian goalkeepers currently and highlighting a crucial save that prevented a second goal in the same match[1]. Becali’s decision reflects his low tolerance for mistakes in Champions League qualifiers, signaling pressure on FCSB’s squad to perform in European competitions.
