The FRF Executive Committee has reconfirmed Mircea Lucescu until the playoffs in March. Mircea Lucescu's first reaction: "It's a matter of national pride! I was disappointed, but I stayed for the players!"

Răzvan Burleanu decided, following the meeting on Tuesday, September 16, which he had with Mircea Lucescu, that the coach should continue at the helm of the national team.

"Let it be very clear, I am not tied to this position. I came because it was needed at that moment. Now I have done a self-assessment and realized that these boys can do much more! If they haven't succeeded, it is solely my fault in this matter! We are facing a very tough match, and here it is a matter of national pride. We will approach this match, this competition differently and I have confidence in these boys who have shown that they are capable. It is impossible not to succeed in winning against Austria, impossible! That is why at no point was the issue of resignation or dismissal raised, absolutely not," declared Mircea Lucescu.