“Even now I can’t believe how it all started”

The 32-year-old player was found positive in the anti-doping control carried out at the end of the match that Covasnen lost at home, 1-3, against Craiova University, on February 4.

The footballer’s lawyers have requested the analysis of the supplement allegedly contaminated at a laboratory in Austria, accredited by WADA, pending the verdict. It still hasn’t arrived.

Cosmin Matei: “Everything started from a pre-workout”

“I stayed for seven weeks, I still have a little more to do. It was and still is a difficult time for me and my family. I got into a situation against my will, it’s hard. It is an ongoing procedure. I collaborated with those from ANAD. I hope this difficult period ends well. It’s the hardest thing an athlete can go through.

I couldn’t believe it. Anyway, I found out 10 days later… Even now I can’t believe that I had this bad luck. It was from a pre-workout”, said Cosmin Matei in the flash-interview, according to digisport.ro.

Pre-workout is a caffeine-based supplement that is consumed before training and is intended to increase energy and focus during physical exertion.

VIDEO. Cosmin Matei: “I was injured for 7 weeks”

Later, in the mixed zone, Cosmin Matei ironized the period in which he was absent from the field: “I was injured for almost 7 weeks, I tried to come back to catch a small piece of the play-off. I’m glad I’m back, I want to continue on this line.

I am glad that I have the support of the fans, of the club, I had it fully. I want to thank everyone who was by my side.”

He commented on the draw with FCSB: “It’s a good result for morale, considering the two halves, I think it’s fair. It’s one point against the champion. We want continuity, we play openly in every match, we don’t give up. We are going to Cluj to win with CFR, this is how every match should be approached. FCSB is a good team, they deserve the title this season”.

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