FCSB's Juri Cisotti faces long-term injury doubt after U Cluj defeat

FCSB midfielder Juri Cisotti suffered a significant injury during the Superliga match against U Cluj on November 4, 2026, raising doubts about his availability for the remainder of the year. The 33-year-old Italian player left the field in the 31st minute after complaining of sudden pain in his right leg and was replaced by Alexandru Stoian. Despite medical attention, he could not continue the game, which FCSB lost 0-1 at Cluj Arena.

Initial reports suggest Cisotti is suspected of having a leg rupture, a condition that would require an extended recovery period. Although FCSB sought treatment from Marijana Kovacevic in Serbia, sources indicate she cannot intervene effectively for this specific injury. Consequently, the club fears Cisotti may be sidelined until 2027, with estimates suggesting an absence of one to one and a half months.

The injury compounds difficulties for FCSB, who also face uncertainty regarding Arnold Garita, who suffered a knee injury in the previous derby against Rapid. Coach Laurențiu Reghecampf now deals with these setbacks following his first league defeat as manager. Meanwhile, the potential long-term absence of key player Cisotti has reignited debates about naturalization, with former midfielder Mihăiță Pleșan publicly questioning the strategy of bringing in older foreign players.