In a significant setback for Dinamo Bucharest, right-back Maxime Sivis sustained a serious injury during the club’s final summer friendly match against CS Tunari on Sunday, July 6. The 27-year-old French defender went down in the 19th minute after a challenge from an opponent attempting a shot on goal. Sivis required medical attention on the field and was subsequently stretchered off, with initial assessments indicating a knee sprain that could sideline him for the start of the Liga 1 season[1][2][4].
This injury puts considerable strain on Dinamo’s squad depth, as the team currently has only one other right-back available, 19-year-old Alexandru Tabuncic, who was brought on as Sivis’ replacement during the match. Tabuncic, who previously played in Liga 4 with Voința Crevedia and has represented Moldova at youth international levels, now faces the challenge of stepping up in a crucial position[1].
Sivis, valued at approximately €650,000, featured prominently last season, making 35 appearances and providing two assists. His absence could impact Dinamo’s defensive stability as they prepare to kick off their Liga 1 campaign away against newly promoted Csikszereda on Monday, July 14, at 21:30[2].
The injury arrives at a delicate moment for coach Zeljko Kopic, who faces limited options on the right flank following the departure of Cristian Costin during the summer transfer window. Dinamo has reinforced their squad by signing several players, including forwards Luca Bărbulescu and Vadym Kyrychenko, goalkeeper Codruț Sandu, midfielder Charalampos Kyriakou, winger Danny Armstrong, and midfielder Cristi Mihai, but the right-back position remains a concern[2].
This development underscores the challenges Dinamo face in maintaining squad fitness and depth ahead of a demanding season in Romania’s top flight. The severity of Sivis’ injury and his recovery timeline will be closely monitored, as his availability could prove pivotal to the team’s early-season form.