FC Argeș defender Garutti hospitalized with blocked jaw after clash with U Cluj’s Lukic

Source reporting: 19 October 2026. Added to ScoreTransfer on the publication date shown above.

FC Argeș defender Guilherme Garutti was transported to a hospital immediately after the final whistle of the match against Universitatea Cluj. The player suffered a serious injury during the game, which ended in a 2-2 draw at Cluj Arena. Reports indicate that Garutti faces significant jaw problems and may require surgical intervention due to severe pain.

The incident occurred in the 34th minute of the match. Jovo Lukic hit Garutti with his elbow in the face while jumping for the ball. The referee issued a yellow card to Lukic for the foul. Marius Avram later analyzed the incident as a grey area, noting that the interpretation depends on the referee's view of intent.

Garutti received medical attention on the pitch but continued playing briefly. He was substituted at halftime due to continued jaw pain. Journalist Radu Naum reported on Digi Sport that the defender was taken to a Cluj hospital with a locked jaw and was unable to open his mouth.

Jovo Lukic stated that he did not intend to hit Garutti. He claimed he did not see the FC Argeș defender when he jumped for the ball. No additional information regarding Garutti's exact diagnosis or the expected period of absence has been presented at this time.