The Minister of Health announces that Mircea Lucescu is in critical condition in the ICU

Mircea Lucescu is in critical condition at the Anesthesia and Intensive Care Unit, according to statements from the Minister of Health, Alexandru Rogobete. He specified that his condition has significantly deteriorated in the last 24-48 hours, and Lucescu is being cared for in intensive therapy.

The technical director of FRF, Mihai Stoichiță, visited the former coach and confirmed that Lucescu is in an induced coma, being connected to machines and unable to communicate. Stoichiță mentioned that he stayed a few minutes next to Lucescu but could not talk to him or the doctors.

His condition worsened on Sunday night when the arrhythmias became severe and he no longer responded to treatment. Minister Rogobete avoided making speculations regarding the prognosis, emphasizing that it is important for him to have days and receive adequate care. The football community hopes for a quick recovery for the coach.