Hagi Keeps Romania Role After Poland Defeat

Romania coach Gheorghe Hagi will continue leading the national team after the heavy 6-0 defeat against Poland at PGE National Stadium, with the decision coming after he considered his future and received public support from former figures in Romanian football.

According to sportowefakty.wp.pl, Hagi spent two days analyzing the situation before deciding to stay. Romania had lost all four Nations League matches during the period, including the record defeat against Poland, which was the team's heaviest loss since 1967.

Hagi accepted responsibility after the match, while reports said he informed his staff that he planned to continue the project and prepare for the November fixtures against Poland and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Former Romania goalkeeper Florin Prunea defended Hagi after the defeat and criticized the wider situation surrounding the team. He said he had previously warned Hagi about taking the national team role before issues with the federation were resolved.

"I told him from the beginning: Hey, Gica, take care of your own affairs, you have no right to play with these boys!" Florin Prunea said.

Prunea added that the result was embarrassing but believed the team could still change its situation quickly. He also described the loss as worse than the score suggested.

"It is not a tragedy, there are other tragedies. It is really a shame, but in 2 or 3 days you have a chance to change everything," Prunea said.

Former Romania coach Edward Iordanescu also called for support for Hagi and the players after the poor results.

"We loved and still love Gheorghe Hagi. I have said his name so many times with admiration, emotion and pride. He gave us so many wonderful moments.

Let us be with him now! With respect, trust and support for everything that matters to Romanian football," Edward Iordanescu said.

Romanian journalist Horia Ivanovici suggested Dan Petrescu could be considered if the coaching position became available, describing him as a manager focused on results. Cristian Balaj said Petrescu's health had improved.

"Dan is doing well. There is no greater joy. He is in very good shape.

Dan really enjoyed this period. He is cheerful, communicative and in a good mood," Cristian Balaj said.

Romania will face Poland in Bucharest on November 14 and Bosnia and Herzegovina in Zenica on November 17 in the Nations League schedule.