Mircea Lucescu left the Romanian national team due to health problems
The Romanian Football Federation has officially announced the resignation of national team head coach Mircea Lucescu. This was reported by Zamin.uz.
This decision was made due to serious health problems he has encountered. Earlier, reports had circulated that the 80-year-old coach suddenly lost consciousness before training and was hospitalized.
According to the latest information, a defibrillator is planned to be installed to improve his health. At the same time, Lucescu's second tenure with the Romanian national team has also ended.
He had been leading the team since 2024, and previously managed the national team from 1981 to 1986, achieving good results. His extensive experience and contribution to football have always been highly valued by fans.
The Romanian team lost to Turkey 0-1 in the playoff stage of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, missing their chance. Later, Turkey defeated Kosovo in the final and secured a spot in the World Cup.
Lucescu's departure may be a significant turning point for Romanian football. Now the national team will enter a rebuilding process under a new coach.
Most importantly, the legendary specialist's health must be protected. Because football waits, but health always comes first.
Source: One.uz
This decision was made due to serious health problems he has encountered. Earlier, reports had circulated that the 80-year-old coach suddenly lost consciousness before training and was hospitalized.
According to the latest information, a defibrillator is planned to be installed to improve his health. At the same time, Lucescu's second tenure with the Romanian national team has also ended.
He had been leading the team since 2024, and previously managed the national team from 1981 to 1986, achieving good results. His extensive experience and contribution to football have always been highly valued by fans.
The Romanian team lost to Turkey 0-1 in the playoff stage of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers, missing their chance. Later, Turkey defeated Kosovo in the final and secured a spot in the World Cup.
Lucescu's departure may be a significant turning point for Romanian football. Now the national team will enter a rebuilding process under a new coach.
Most importantly, the legendary specialist's health must be protected. Because football waits, but health always comes first.
Source: One.uz
