Dinamo coach Zeljko Kopic expressed satisfaction with his team’s performance in their recent friendly against CS Tunari, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Dinamo opened the scoring in the 72nd minute through Luca Bărbulescu, but the hosts equalized just three minutes later. Despite the positive aspects of the match, Kopic’s focus was drawn to the injury suffered by defender Maxime Sivis early in the game.
Sivis, who had to be stretchered off after a collision in the 19th minute, is suspected of an ankle sprain, potentially sidelining him at the start of the new Liga 1 season. This is a significant setback for Dinamo, as the squad currently has only one other right-back, 19-year-old Alexandru Tabuncic, who last season played in Liga 4. Dinamo’s league campaign kicks off on July 14 away against newly promoted Csikszereda[1][3].
Reflecting on the match and squad situation, Kopic highlighted the challenges posed by the warm weather and the recent training camp in Poland, emphasizing the need to adapt to local conditions. He also updated on other players’ fitness: Perica is managing minor back issues but is expected back before the league opener, Mihai is being rested due to fatigue from heavy minutes and national team duty, while Milanov has just returned and is regaining form.
Kopic also addressed transfer-related topics. He praised Dennis Politic, who recently made a strong debut for FCSB by scoring and winning the Romanian Supercup. The coach regarded Politic as a good player and considered his transfer beneficial for Dinamo, both financially and in resolving the club’s insolvency issues. In exchange, Dinamo acquired Alexandru Musi, whom Kopic described as “one of the best young talents in Romania.” He expressed optimism that both clubs benefited from the deal[1][3].
Regarding Cătălin Cîrjan, Kopic acknowledged the interest from other teams and expects more offers in the future. However, Cîrjan’s own ambition is to remain at Dinamo for at least another season to continue his development[3].
Overall, Kopic’s statements reflect a pragmatic and optimistic approach ahead of the new season, balancing squad challenges with promising young talents and strategic transfers.
*Implication:* Dinamo faces an early defensive challenge with Sivis’s injury, but the integration of promising youngsters like Musi and the managerial stability under Kopic may help the club navigate this transitional phase effectively.