Adrian Mutu, former coach of CFR Cluj, responded to Greek player Panagiotis Tachtsidis (33 years old), the team’s midfielder, with whom he is engaged in a war of statements.
Tachtsidis said about Mutu that he lacks character and that he is not interested in the attacks of „The Brilliant,” while the former playmaker and captain of the Romanian national team did not remain silent.
"The Brilliant" said that Tachtsidis is cheeky and that "he has talent, but he lacks brains."
"I believe he was cheeky and spoke his mind without thinking. I know he told me I lack character, I won't let Tachtsidis characterize me. It bothered me when he called me 'this guy.' Think about it, I have as many goals as he has matches in Italy.
I also remember when I became Mister up and down, 'The Phenomenon.' Cheekiness comes when you lack brains. To a person without brains, it's better not to respond because you end up in discussions. That's the issue. Many times I prefer to stay silent.
Indeed, it's clear he has a tumultuous extracurricular life. It's the club's fault. For me, it's an act of indiscipline. I am also a football legend, I have written pages of history, I am still, together with Gică Hagi, the all-time top scorer of the national team. He should have been sanctioned.
There are some things I would be ashamed to talk about. He has talent, but lacks brains. He is not focused on football. He has problems with his wife, they are getting a divorce. He feels he's on his last legs and won't continue. He won't stay in Romania anymore," said Adrian Mutu, according to Fanatik.