Strike before Turkey – Romania: Lucescu's main man is OUT?! » The first verdict of the doctors: the collateral ligament is affected
Article by Cosmin Nistor – Published Monday, March 16, 2026, 11:36 p.m. / Updated Monday, March 16, 2026, 11:37 p.m.
Marius Marin (27 years old) got injured in the match won by Grind with 3-1 in front of those from Cagliari and has a good chance of missing the World Cup qualifiers, according to Italian media. Started by Oscar Hiljemark, Marius Marin had to leave the field after only 16 minutes, when his team was leading 1-0.
The Romanian midfielder had to leave the field since the first half, after suffering knee problems. The medical staff initially tried to stabilize the medical problem directly on the side of the field, but the intervention was not enough, and the footballer was replaced.
Marius Marin, suspect of ligament injury
The first information indicates a possible injury to the collateral ligament, but the severity of the injury is to be determined after thorough medical investigations. Until the situation is clarified, it is almost certain that Marius Marin will miss Pisa's next game, the one against Como, notes sestaporta.news.
Marius Marin is the fourth “tricolor” to get injured, after Denis Drăguș, Alex Chipciu and Louis Munteanu. The first one could not be used anyway due to a suspension.
Strike for the Romanian national team
The injury comes at a delicate moment for the national team as well, as the midfielder will miss the “tricolors” play-off and World Cup qualifiers.
The medical problem could also influence the footballer's future. Sevilla sporting director Antonio Cordon was expected in Italy to complete Marin's move to Andalusia at the end of the season. However, the injury could change the plans and the calendar of the negotiations, depending on the final verdict of the doctors, notes the cited source.
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Marius Marin was integral in four of the last five games of the Romanian national team, with Bosnia, Austria, Cyprus and the friendly with Canada. Only in the friendly with Moldova, won by the “tricolors” with 2-1, was there a reserve. He has 36 selections for the first national team.
