DERBY HEROICS IGNITE DINAMO TRANSFER BATTLES ACROSS THE PITCH

Derby Thunderbolt Sets the Stage
Dinamo’s epic 4–3 win over rivals FCSB was more than a derby triumph—it upended the squad’s hierarchy. New signing Danny Armstrong exploded onto the scene with a stunning hat-trick, while Alexandru Musi opened the scoring. Strategic insiders say this result locked both on the wings for now.
Match lineups confirm the XI: Epassy in goal, Opruț and Sivis in defense, Cîrjan, Gnahoré and Kyriakou in midfield, with Musi, Armstrong, and Pop leading the front. (digisport.ro; espn.co.uk)

1. Goalkeeper Showdown: Epassy vs Găgeatu vs Oncescu

Cameroon’s Devis Epassy arrived on a two-year deal to bring world-cup experience between the posts. Meanwhile, promising rookie Yanis Găgeatu (19) and backup Denis Oncescu remain in contention for minutes. Rotation is likely; experience battles potential. (TikiTaka.ro; espn.com)

2. Fixed Right-Back: Ikoko vs Sivis

Jordan Ikoko, with PSG youth pedigree, signed and immediately stepped in as right-back—particularly while Maxime Sivis recovers from a minor injury. Reports indicate both men provide contrasting strengths: Ikoko’s aggression vs Sivis’s stability. (TikiTaka.ro; espn.co.uk)

3. Wings Ablaze: Armstrong, Musi, Soro

Armstrong’s derby entry gives him early wing authority, while Alberto Soro, left-footed and creative, offers rotational firepower. Musi, a direct FCSB transfer, has matched expectations by scoring at crunch time. This trio ensures tactical flexibility and depth across the flanks. (transfermarkt.us)

4. Striker Stakes: Karamoko, Perica & Pop

Mamoudou Karamoko joined outright from FC Copenhagen, adding physicality and pressing power up front. Paired with proven Stipe Perica and standout Alexandru Pop, Dinamo’s center-forward role is now a high-stakes contest every matchday. (fck.dk)

5. Midfield Engine: Cîrjan, Gnahoré, Kyriakou

Cătălin Cîrjan (now wearing No. 10), alongside Eddy Gnahoré and Charis Kyriakou, drive Dinamo’s tactical tempo. They support both pressing intensity and link-up play — essential when the wings and front line are as crowded as they are. (Wikipedia; SofaScore)

Summary Table: Where the Battles Are

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