UTA Arad‘s transfer business has hit a snag, with midfielder Răzvan Oaidă (28) suffering a severe injury during training. The 28-year-old is expected to be out of action for an extended period, casting a shadow over the team’s chances in the Superliga.

The news was confirmed by coach Adrian Mihalacea during a pre-match press conference ahead of their away game against FC Voluntari in the third round of the Superliga. Mihalacea revealed that Oaidă suffered a serious knee injury and that a further MRI scan will be required to determine the extent of the damage. Initial indications are not encouraging, with the possibility of a lengthy recovery period.

The woes of the UTA Arad squad do not stop there. With Din Alomerovic serving a suspension following a red card in the 2-2 draw against Oțelul Galați, and Hakim Abdallah not training this week, coach Adrian Mihalacea faces a daunting task in selecting his team for the crucial match.

**UTA Arad’s Injury Crisis Deepens**

In a candid admission, Mihalacea expressed his frustration at the injury to Oaidă, stating, “We’ve lost Răzvan Oaidă for a very long period of time. Oh, it’s a bad luck in training and now he has a problem… We’ll see the severity after the second medical examination.” The coach also confirmed that Din Alomerovic and Hakim Abdallah will not be available for selection, citing the midfielder’s red card and the latter’s failure to train this week.

**Finding a Solution to the Midfield Crisis**

With two key midfielders out of action, coach Mihalacea acknowledged the challenge ahead, stating, “We’re down to two central midfielders at the moment. It’s impossible for me to believe that we can stay with just two central midfielders. So, logically, we should look elsewhere.” The coach hinted that Roman could potentially fill the void in the midfield, but expressed reservations about disrupting the team’s structure.

UTA Arad’s injury woes come at a critical juncture in the Superliga season, and coach Mihalacea will be under intense pressure to find a solution to the midfield crisis ahead of the match against FC Voluntari.

**The impact of Oaidă’s injury on UTA Arad‘s Superliga campaign will be significant, and the team’s ability to cope with the loss of such a key player will be put to the test in the coming weeks.**