Mihai Stoica critiques players after Romania's 0-6 loss to Poland

Following Romania's 0-6 defeat against Poland in the Nations League, Mihai Stoica has offered mixed critiques of key players.

Stoica expressed support for Andrei Rațiu, noting that the player's recent performance was unrecognizable. He suggested that Rațiu's mental state may be affected by constant transfer rumors and his current standing within the salary hierarchy at Rayo Vallecano. Stoica emphasized that Rațiu needs to find the same motivation for the national team that he displays when playing against elite opponents like Vinicius Jr.

In contrast, Stoica heavily criticized Valentin Mihăilă for a perceived lack of involvement during the match. He expressed frustration with Mihăilă's passive play, specifically citing a moment where the player passed the ball with his heel 30 meters from the goal. Stoica stated that players should show more passion and effort, even in a losing effort, suggesting that Mihăilă's attitude was disappointing.