Romania managed to prevail against Lithuania, score 3-1, after an extremely difficult match in the League of Nations. Ianis Hagi was the one who scored the penalty from which the “tricolors” scored for 2-1, at the end of a very complicated game for Mircea Lucescu’s students.
Ianis Hagi, decisive contribution to the national team in the match against Lithuania. Sportpictures photo
Sent to the second team of Glasgow Rangers, Ianis Hagi spoke about the game played by the tricolors, but also about the situation he is facing at the club team. “We finished it, it was good that we won, that we finished with two victories. I knew there would be a penalty for me. He thought I was taking it sideways. If he didn’t touch me, I would cross or hit the goal. He attacked decisively, I’m glad I took advantage of that. I’m happy, when I play football I’m happy. I think everyone knows what the national team means to me. I understand the comments, they are part of the game. I know that if a coach had faith in me, I didn’t disappoint.
Ianis Hagi returns to Rangers to fight
It’s all down to me, I know what I’ve been through for the last six weeks. I did the training with the second team, I did the physical training. Mister knows how much I pulled myself to be present here. This is my passion. I’m going back to Rangers, I have one year left on my contract there. I gave two public messages, everyone knows them. I love the club, I’m ready to fight for the fans, for what that huge club means in Europe. I’m there, I’m back, I’m fighting for the coach, for the team. They know who I am as a person, as a footballer. Tomorrow I go back to Glasgow and start all over again, I fight.
It’s a challenge that I embrace, I have no doubts that I will get out of it. I’m not on the list for Europe, I wish Rangers luck. In the winter the list opens, I’m sorry, there are important matches, but it’s a challenge I have to get out of. I thank those who contacted me and spoke highly of me”, declared Ianis Hagi, at the end of the match with Lithuania.
