Stadionul Municipal din Sibiu, dat exemplu de Daniel Pancu: „Gazon de Anglia, Wembley”

Daniel Pancu, coach of Rapid, criticized the playing surface at Giulești, comparing it unfavorably to the quality of the pitch at Sibiu's Municipal Stadium, which he likened to those in England and Wembley. He expressed disappointment over the state of the Giulești pitch, describing it as being of third to fourth league quality, and called for a complete overhaul of the surface. Pancu's comments reflect ongoing frustrations from players regarding the deteriorating conditions, exacerbated by high temperatures and a busy match schedule. The last replacement of the Giulești pitch occurred in September 2024, while the Sibiu pitch is seen as a benchmark for Romanian stadiums.