Tactical shifts and player performance
I watched Raul Rusescu, a three-time champion with FCSB and current expert at Gazetei Sporturilor, describe the recent match against Rapid as the best match in 2026 the club has played. Rusescu noted that Laurentiu Reghecampf stopped the tactical "ciudatenii" by ensuring players enter the game in their proper positions. Boutoutaou acted as a spectacular number 10, and he used the confidence from the coach to find space and dribble. He scored and performed several actions that showed he knows the game well, especially since he dribbled when he had not done so before. While the team showed rhythm and intensity, they still missed many chances even though they controlled the match tempo and dominated the play after Rapid’s Stojilkovic missed a significant scoring opportunity during the game. Following two wins that lacked brilliance in play, a total of 35,000 fans came to the stadium to see the team. I find it clear that the team has found a new rhythm, even if they are still failing to convert too many opportunities.
Muhar’s captaincy and coaching style
The appointment of Karlo Muhar as captain is a "miscare tipica" for Reghecampf, according to Rusescu. Rusescu admitted he wanted to see a different player take the armband, but he noted that Muhar’s speech reflects a player who has lived through and felt much. This move likely shows Reghecampf’s desire to lead players who won two championships and were mocked last season. Reghecampf prefers a style where the team stays in its own half to wait for openings, which differs from the previous coach who wanted the squad to use pressing. This coaching approach contradicts the preferences of the previous manager who wanted the team to press despite the specific players available in the squad. I think the team looks more alive than they have in a long time, although they still fail to convert many opportunities. Rusescu noted that the team remains alive but continues to miss many chances despite the control they exerted over the match rhythm. He observed that the team shows rhythm and intensity, which are areas where Reghecampf succeeds. He also noted that the team remains unable to capitalize on many openings.
