Dinamo București is preparing for the return of George Pușcaș, who is expected to bolster the team’s attacking lineup following a lengthy absence due to injury.
The 30-year-old forward has been sidelined since May 16, when he played 38 minutes in a 0-0 draw against CFR Cluj. He then underwent surgery for an inguinal hernia.
Club president Andrei Nicolescu recently confirmed that the player’s recovery is progressing well, with team officials anticipating his return to the pitch following the current international break. Nicolescu emphasized that the club is seeing daily progress, describing the situation as being on the right path.
“For the first time, we have very positive signals regarding his recovery, the way training is progressing, and the intensity in training,” Nicolescu told Fanatik. While the president maintains optimism for his immediate involvement, he said that the player remains in a structured recovery process.
Former shareholder Cristi Borcea said integrating Pușcaș into the current squad could increase the team's offensive efficiency. Borcea said that the team will be much stronger with his inclusion.
When Karamoko, Pușcaș, and Cîrjan play behind them, no one and no defense in Romania will be able to face them, Borcea said in an interview with sport.ro. Another former Dinamo player said that the team’s ability to move the ball into the final third should improve once the striker reaches full fitness and demonstrates his quality as a penalty-box finisher.
Pușcaș joined Dinamo in February and has since made eight appearances for the club. He has contributed one goal and one assist. His professional journey has taken him through clubs including Bari, Benevento, Novara, Palermo, Pisa, Genoa, and Reading.
His transfer record includes a notable move to Reading in 2019 for a reported fee in the millions of euros. Before his arrival in Romania, he played for Bodrum FK in Turkey, where he scored 11 goals across all competitions. Currently valued at 750,000 euros, the forward has also earned 46 caps for the Romanian national team, scoring 11 times.
