





Lucescu: Mutu has something to prove to Italy and this is the moment to prove it
"Unfortunately for us, Italy is better organized, focused on defense and with a higher capacity to resist. In 1983, in Italy, the result was 0:0 although Romania played 40 minutes without a man in the field", said Lucescu.
The trainer also said that Romania team coach Piturca was right to replace Mutu in the game against France: "It always is this way: the coach must consider the result. Mutu must understand. He goes through a rough time, he feels betrayed by Fiorentina, the team that offered a lot, and waits for a helping hand that never comes. He has something to prove to Italy and the moment is now", said Lucescu.
After the equal match between Romania and France, and also after Italy lost in the game against Holland (defeated by Romania in the qualifying games for Euro 2008), the confrontation on Friday between Italy and Romania is critical for both teams.