Romania-Moldova, the probable lineups of the'friendly

Romania and Moldova will play each other in a friendly at the Bucharest National Arena. Kickoff at 9 p.m. An important test for both national teams ahead of their next engagement in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers: the Romanians will face Austria, while the Moldovans, included in Group I of Italy, will face Estonia.

Lucescu is expected to give space in attack to Birligea, supported on the three-quarter by Hagi and former Parma Man and Mihaila, given the absence of Stanciu (Genoa). In the middle of the field Razvan and Marius Marin, while in defense the focus is on Andrei Ratiu.

On the Moldovan front, the offensive reference will most likely be Ion Nicolaescu, favored over Postolachi, with young Sergiu Perciun – a talent owned by Torino – behind him in the role of trequartista. Vadim Rata will act in the box, flanked by Caimacov and Motpan, while in defense eyes will be on Reabciuk.

Probable lineups

Romania (4-2-3-1): Radu; Ratiu, Popescu, Burca, Chipciu; R. Marin, M. Marin; Man, Hagi, Mihaila; Birligea. Ct: Lucescu.

Moldavia (5-3-1-1): Avram; Platica, Baboglo, Craciun, Dumbravanu, Reabciuk; Caimacov, Rata, Motpan; Perciun; Nicolaescu. Ct: Popescu.