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<p><strong>Romania</strong> did not qualify for Euro 2020 despite being a host nation, as they were one of the many host nations in the unique pan-European format. However, they have featured at three European Championships this century and failed to make it past the group stage of the 2016 edition of the tournament in France.</p><p>They are a force to be reckoned with under the tutelage of Edward Iordanescu right now, having displayed rare consistency to top Group I with ease.</p><p>Although a lack of experience at the top level may hinder their chances pitted in a tricky-looking Group E featuring Belgium, Slovakia, and Ukraine, they are in fine form under Iordanescu and may be capable of causing a surprise.</p><script type="application/json" data-placement="fcplayer-semantic">{"type":"fcplayer-semantic","data":{"embedCode":"//cdn.fcp.codes/embed-code-template/embed-code-template.js#SEMANTIC_5704afb8-c10b-4ba5-9cb4-d7fb6098ef90"}}</script><p>Head coach Iordanescu has named a 28-player provisional Romania squad for the European Championship in Germany this summer.</p><p><strong>GOAL </strong>takes a look at the roster for this summer's European Championship.</p>

Romania Euro 2024 squad: Who will Edward Iordanescu take to Germany?

<p>Romania's squad is a blend of talent from various clubs and leagues. In goal, they will boast the likes of <strong>Florin Nita </strong>from Gaziantep, <strong>Horatiu Moldovan </strong>who sealed a transfer from Rapid Bucuresti to Atletico Madrid over the winter window, and <strong>Stefan Tarnovanu </strong>coming from Steaua Bucuresti.</p><p>Moldovan has usually been the No. 1 pick in goal for Iordanescu, but he has hardly featured for Atletico Madrid since his winter switch, which could open the door for Nita to stake a claim for the starting goalkeeping spot.</p><table><tbody><tr><th>Name</th><th>Club</th></tr><tr><td>Florin Nita</td><td>Gaziantep</td></tr><tr><td>Horatiu Moldovan</td><td>Atletico Madrid</td></tr><tr><td>Stefan Tarnovanu</td><td>FCSB</td></tr><tr><td>Razvan Sava</td><td>Cluj</td></tr></tbody></table>

GOALKEEPERS

<p>In defence, the most eye-catching name is that of <strong>Radu Dragusin</strong>, who joined Premier League side Spurs for a fee of €25 million from Italian side Genoa after having an impressive start to the season. The 22-year-old is a mainstay at the heart of the back four, with the likes of <strong>Andrei Burca</strong>, <strong>Adrian Rus</strong>, and <strong>Bogdan Racovitan </strong>set to battle it out for the other central defensive spot.</p><p>At full-back, Romania have plenty of options, partly down to the versatility of the aforementioned defenders. <strong>Nicusor Bancu </strong>and Ratiu have shown more than enough to keep their starting places as a balanced full-back pair that suits the team's defensive style very well while also providing some ability to carry the ball forward.</p><table><tbody><tr><th>Name</th><th>Club</th></tr><tr><td>Adrian Rus</td><td>Pafos</td></tr><tr><td>Andrei Burca</td><td>Al-Okhdood</td></tr><tr><td>Andrei Ratiu</td><td>Rayo Vallecano</td></tr><tr><td>Bogdan Racovitan</td><td>Rakow Czestochowa</td></tr><tr><td>Ionut Nedelcearu </td><td>Palermo</td></tr><tr><td>Nicusor Bancu</td><td>Universitatea Craiova</td></tr><tr><td>Radu Dragusin</td><td>Tottenham</td></tr><tr><td>Vasile Mogoș</td><td>Cluj</td></tr></tbody></table>

DEFENDERS

<p>Creative midfielder <strong>Nicolae Stanciu</strong>, who has 14 international goals to his name, is set to start in his No. 10 role as captain.</p><p>Former Rangers star <strong>Ianis Hagi </strong>is expected to support the Damac midfielder in the supply chain, with backup options available in the form of <strong>Darius Olaru</strong> and free-scoring FCSB wide attacking midfielder <strong>Florinel Coman</strong>.</p><p><strong>Marius Marin</strong> and<strong> </strong><strong>Razvan Marin </strong>are more defensive-minded midfield options likely to compete for the two pivot spots.</p><table><tbody><tr><th>Name</th><th>Club</th></tr><tr><td>Adrian Sut </td><td>FCSB</td></tr><tr><td>Alexandru Cicaldau</td><td>Konyaspor</td></tr><tr><td>Darius Olaru</td><td>FCSB</td></tr><tr><td>Florinel Coman</td><td>FCSB</td></tr><tr><td>Ianis Hagi</td><td>Deportivo Alaves (on loan from Rangers)</td></tr><tr><td>Marius Marin</td><td>Pisa</td></tr><tr><td>Nicolae Stanciu</td><td>Damac</td></tr><tr><td>Razvan Marin</td><td>Empoli</td></tr><tr><td>Valentin Mihaila</td><td>Parma</td></tr><tr><td>Dennis Man</td><td>Parma</td></tr><tr><td>Deian Sorescu</td><td>Gaziantep</td></tr><tr><td>Constantin Grameni</td><td>Farul Constanta</td></tr></tbody></table>

MIDFIELDERS

<p><strong>George Puscas </strong>has now netted 11 times for his country, making him the second-highest goalscorer in the squad, and he should be the starting centre-forward for Romania in Germany.</p><table><tbody><tr><th>Name</th><th>Club</th></tr><tr><td>Denis Alibec </td><td>Muaither</td></tr><tr><td>Denis Dragus</td><td>Gaziantep</td></tr><tr><td>George Pușcaș</td><td>Genoa</td></tr><tr><td>Daniel Birligea</td><td>CFR Cluj</td></tr></tbody></table>

FORWARDS

<p>Romania boss Iordanescu is expected to keep faith with his counter-offensive 4-2-3-1 system, which doesn't rely much on possession stats.</p><p>Moldovan will be the go-to guy in goal, behind a back four featuring Ratiu, Dragusin, Burca, and Bancu.</p><p>Marin and Man will look to hold the fort in the middle of the park, with Hagi, Stanciu, and Dragus operating behind main striker Puscas.</p><p><em><strong>Romania predicted XI (4-2-3-1)</strong></em><strong>:</strong> Moldovan; Ratiu, Dragusin, Burca, Bancu; Marin, Man; Hagi, Stanciu, Dragus; Puscas</p>

EXPECTED XI

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