Emil Săndoi, the experienced Romanian coach currently without a club following his departure from Poli Iași, has identified FCSB as the clear favorite to claim the SuperLiga title in the 2025 season. Speaking on Sport Total FM, Săndoi emphasized that FCSB’s recent trophy addition and the strength of their squad make them the team to beat, potentially heralding a sustained period of dominance akin to their historic success after an eight-year title drought.
At 60 years old, Săndoi highlighted FCSB’s robust roster depth and tactical flexibility, noting the club’s ability to find effective solutions from the bench as a critical advantage over rivals. While acknowledging that football is unpredictable and the championship race remains open, he believes FCSB currently stands a step ahead of other contenders.
Moreover, Săndoi expressed optimism about Romanian clubs’ prospects in European competitions this season, forecasting that at least two teams, including FCSB, will progress to the group stages. He praised young talents recruited by clubs like Universitatea Craiova, predicting their significant impact domestically and abroad.
This endorsement of FCSB not only underscores the club’s strengthened position after adding another trophy but also sets expectations for a competitive SuperLiga season where the red-and-blues could reassert long-term supremacy in Romanian football[1][3][5].
*Insight:* If Săndoi’s predictions materialize, FCSB’s ascendancy could reshape the league’s competitive dynamics, challenging other teams to elevate their game to break the potential hegemony.