Rapid’s new season has gotten off to a promising start, with the team accumulating 8 points in the first 4 rounds. However, former player Ovidiu Herea, who spent 6 years at the club, has expressed a more nuanced view on the team’s performance. In an interview with PrimaSport, Herea disagreed with Alexandru Dobre’s assessment that the team’s current style is “more positive and more offensive” than last season’s.
Dobre, Rapid’s top scorer in the previous season, had praised the team’s performance in the 0-0 draw against UTA in round 4, saying that they were “more organized, more united, and hoping that this will lead to something beautiful.” Herea, on the other hand, felt that the team’s performance was not significantly different from last season’s, when they struggled under coach Costel Gâlcă. “It’s the same movie!” Herea said. “The game is still suffering.”
Herea, a former attacking midfielder, pointed out that while the team’s attitude has improved, their style of play remains a work in progress. “If we look at the first three rounds, I can say that I saw a different attitude towards what happened last season, but I can’t say that it’s more direct to goal, that it has more chances. I see the same movie from last season.”
Herea was more enthusiastic about the team’s new signing, Stojilkovic, who impressed him with his forceful play and technical ability. “I liked the new striker, Stojilkovic,” Herea said. “He has a very good technique, and I saw the way he took the ball in that disputed phase. I think he’s better than what Rapid has in the squad right now, and he’ll help the team.”
Key Players and Expectations
Rapid’s performance in the new season has been a mixed bag, with wins against Sepsi OSK and CFR Cluj at home, and draws against Botoșani and UTA away. While the team’s new style is promising, Herea’s comments suggest that they still have a long way to go to achieve their full potential. With Stojilkovic’s arrival, the team’s attacking options have improved, but they will need to work on their overall cohesion and style of play if they are to achieve their goals.
The Road Ahead: Challenges and Opportunities
As Rapid looks to build on their promising start, they will face tough challenges in the coming rounds. With a number of high-profile matches ahead, including a showdown against Dinamo Bucharest, the team will need to demonstrate their ability to perform under pressure. Herea’s comments serve as a reminder that while the team has made progress, they still have a long way to go to achieve their full potential.
In conclusion, Rapid’s new season has gotten off to a promising start, but Ovidiu Herea’s honest opinion suggests that the team still has a lot of work to do to achieve their goals.
Rapid will need to continue to build on their progress and address their weaknesses if they are to succeed in the new season.