Former Chelsea striker Adrian Mutu has been recalled by Romania for their World Cup qualifiers against Holland and Armenia next month.
Mutu, now with Juventus, completes a seven-month suspension for testing positive for cocaine on 24 May.
Romania coach Victor Piturca said: "Mutu is a key player in our squad and he cannot miss these key matches.
"He told me he is in good shape, he has recovered physically after the ban and is eager to play for Romania."
Piturca is hopeful that Mutu will play for Juventus before the end of the Serie A season.
The 26-year-old will be eligible for Juve's final game of the season against Cagliari on 29 May.
Romania, third in Group One with 13 points from seven games, face leaders Holland in Rotterdam on 4 June and then host Armenia four days later.
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