World number 46 Romania has unveiled their provisional squad ahead of Euro 2024. After topping their qualifying group, they find themselves in a challenging Group E alongside Belgium, Slovakia, and Ukraine.
This group presents a significant test for Romania. However, their strong qualifying run suggests they shouldn’t be underestimated. A top-three finish in Group E could be enough to secure a spot in the knockout stages.
Manager Edward Iordanescu’s Provisional Squad:
- Goalkeepers: Florin Niță (Gaziantep), Horatiu Moldovan (Atlético Madrid), Ștefan Târnovanu (FCSB), Mihai Aioani (Rapid București)
- Defenders: Andrei Burcă (Al-Okhdood), Ionuț Nedelcearu (Palermo), Cristian Manea (CFR Cluj), Adrian Rus (Pafos FC), Andrei Rațiu (Rayo Vallecano), Deian Sorescu (Gaziantep), Radu Drăgușin (Tottenham), Vasile Mogos (CFR Cluj), Raul Opruț (Hermannstadt), Bogdan Racovițan (Raków Częstochowa)
- Midfielders: Nicolae Stanciu (Damac), Răzvan Marin (Empoli), Alexandru Cicâldău (Konyaspor, loan from Galatasaray), Ianis Hagi (Alavés, loan from Rangers), Dennis Man (Parma), Valentin Mihaila (Parma), Darius Olaru (FCSB), Marius Marin (Pisa), Olimpiu Moruțan (Ankaragücü), Florinel Coman (FCSB), Denis Drăguș (Gaziantep, loan from Standard Liège), Adrian Sut (FCSB)
- Forwards: George Pușcaș (Bari, loan from Genoa), Denis Alibec (Muaither), Florin Tănase (Al-Okhdood)
Can Romania navigate their way out of the group and make a surprising run in the Euros? Only time will tell.