More Romania injury woes as Marica, Niculae ruled out

Romania's injury woes continued on Monday with strikers Daniel Niculae and Ciprian Marica both ruled out of the 2010 World Cup qualifier midweek against the Faroe Islands.

VfB Stuttgart's Marica suffered a right hip injury and Niculae, who has been recovering from an adductor injury, has been ruled out for family reasons.

Defender Gabriel Tamas is also doubtful with a right ankle problem.

Captain Cristi Chivu and striker Adrian Mutu are recovering from injuries and have not been selected while midfielder Banel Nicolita also took a knock just before their tie against Lithuania.

Romania suffered a humiliating 3-0 loss at home to Lithuania last week and will play France on October 11 in Constanta.