Clarity on Monday? HSV hopes for Vuskovic return! | OneFootball

At the start of the week, all eyes at struggling HSV are once again on wonderkid Luka Vuskovic.

The 19-year-old center-back has been sidelined for the Hanseatic club for almost three weeks due to a knee bruise with internal bleeding. His absence has been clearly noticeable, with the team suffering three straight defeats most recently.

Vuskovic could only watch during the latest 2-1 defeat against Hoffenheim as well. Although he stayed close to the team, the defensive leader was not allowed to intervene. The result: in the key moments, HSV once again lacked the necessary stability on the pitch. “In the end, what matters is how you defend. And we can do that better, because we’ve already shown that we can,” Merlin Polzin said after the final whistle. You could also put it this way: the Rothosen did it better with Vuskovic.

The numbers speak for themselves: in six league matches without the teenager, Hamburg have picked up just two points. His absence is felt especially in the air. With a success rate of over 74 percent in aerial duels, the 1.93-meter defender is among the best in the league. Added to that is his threat from set pieces. Five goals this season underline that Vuskovic is not only important at the back, but can also make an impact going forward.

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HSV with Vuskovic for the season run-in?

That is why the hunger for positive news is so great. On Monday, according to information from Bild, MRI scans, ultrasound examinations, and performance tests are scheduled. If the medical team gives the green light, things could move quickly. At HSV, they apparently believe Vuskovic could be ready to play again after just a few training sessions.

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Without a doubt, his return would be a huge help. The upcoming fixtures are tough: away matches in Frankfurt and Leverkusen, as well as a home game against Freiburg, are waiting. For HSV, Monday could therefore be decisive. If the outcome is positive, hopes of a quick return for their key man will stay alive. If the knee remains a problem, long and difficult weeks could lie ahead in the season run-in.

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