Our prediction for this Nations League match:
Romania play host to Bosnia & Herzegovina at their Stadionul Giulesti – Valentin Stanescu in the Nations League last group game. The Tricolori aim to avoid relegation to League C, and they are likely to go all guns blazing at the Dragons, who have already secured promotion to League A. Romania want this win more than Bosnia, but the hosts will have to prove their worth on the field. Since Ivaylo Petev’s men have already got their job done in the Nations League, the Bulgarian tactician is likely to rest several first-team regulars in Monday’s encounter.
All Miralem Pjanic, Edin Dzeko, and Muhamed Besic should drop to the bench, with Kenan Kodro, Smail Prevljak, and Amer Gojak likely to step up. Anyhow, home win should be considered as Romania want this win more than Bosnia. Earlier in the process the Dragons defeated the Tricolori thanks to Smail Prevljak’s goal, meaning that the hosts are hungry for revenge.
Highlighted Player (Ciprian Tatarusanu):
Anton Ciprian Tatarusanu is one of Romania’s most famous goalkeeper at the moment, and he has surprisingly spent the majority of his career up to date in his native country. The highly rated shot-stopper joined the most famous club on domestic stage Steaua via Juventus Bucuresti and Gloria Bistrita and he would go on to spend next seven years in the capital, making over 130 league appearances and featuring in over 40 matches in European competitions.
The big club move finally materialised in the summer of 2014 as he waited his contract to expire before signing for Fiorentina, and he quickly established himself as the number one goalkeeper at Artemio Franchi.
When it comes to international stage, Tatarusanu has spent much of his career competing with Costel Pantilimon for the starting berth in the national team, and he has emerged a winner, making 30 odd appearances for the Tricolorii since 2010. Bar any surprises, Tatarusanu will make his debut appearance at major tournaments at the Euro 2016 finals.