CSM Reșița defender Erwin Bloj suffers severe knee injury in Liga 2 match

CSM Reșița defender Erwin Bloj suffered a severe right knee injury during the Liga 2 match against Gloria Bistrița on November 1, 2026. The 29-year-old right-back was stretchered off the pitch with his leg immobilized and transported to a hospital for further assessment. The incident occurred in the 42nd minute of the contest, which CSM Reșița won 1-0.

Reports indicate that Bloj collapsed in pain after pivoting during a duel for the ball without contact from an opponent. Ambulance staff applied a splint to immobilize his right leg before removing him from the field on a stretcher. Lucian Buzan entered the match as his replacement following the medical emergency.

The injury represents a significant setback for Bloj, who had been a consistent presence in the CSM Reșița lineup this season. He had played in all 12 Liga 2 matches prior to the game against Gloria Bistrița. Bloj joined the club during the summer transfer window from Csikszereda after spending three seasons at Miercurea Ciuc.

Despite losing a key defensive player during the first half, CSM Reșița secured a 1-0 victory. Cristian Bărbuț scored the only goal of the match in the seventh minute. The result maintained the team's position in the upper tier of the second division standings.

Dorinel Munteanu’s side sits fifth in the Liga 2 table with 24 points after 12 rounds. They remain four points behind league leaders Poli Timișoara at this stage of the campaign. The match against Gloria Bistrița was broadcast live on Digi Sport 1.