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A controversy has arisen between Nicolae Stanciu and coach Gheorghe Hagi regarding Stanciu's absence from Romania's national team matches due to injury. Stanciu announced he could not play against Poland and Bosnia-Herzegovina, prompting Hagi to comment on players' commitment. Stanciu later shared his medical diagnosis, revealing a significant muscle injury requiring four weeks of recovery. He defended his decision to play for his club despite his injury, emphasizing that his presence in the national team would not change his medical condition. The situation has drawn media attention, including from Bosnia-Herzegovina, highlighting tensions within the national team ahead of crucial matches.