Revealed: How hard HSV star Vuskovic is grafting for his comeback! | OneFootball

Fans of HSV had to wait for an endlessly long four years for a moment that is now drawing closer and closer.

In November, the doping ban of central defender Mario Vuskovic will end, who last played in an HSV jersey in November 2022. Behind the scenes, the central defender is working harder than ever for his comeback. As reported by Bild, the Croatian is putting in tremendous effort to return to professional football.

During the ban, Vuskovic was not allowed to participate in organized team training or gain match experience. His individual program is therefore all the more intensive. Accordingly, the 24-year-old trains almost daily for several hours, placing the utmost importance on professionalism and attention to detail.

The defender is supported by fitness expert Josko Vlasic, a renowned trainer with decades of experience in top-level sports. Together, they analyze every training session down to the smallest detail. Recently, a particular focus has been on improving jumping power, especially to enhance his heading game.

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Vuskovic back in HSV training from September

Off the field, the program was also adjusted. To avoid injuries, the HSV professional temporarily had to forgo balancing sports like padel tennis, kickboxing, or small-field football. At the same time, his diet was further optimized to maximize performance and recovery. The progress is said to be already clearly noticeable.

Recently, even HSV sports director Claus Costa publicly praised his protégé's training diligence, attesting to his exceptional meticulousness and passion. However, one big unknown remains: football-specific endurance. This can only be simulated to a limited extent without real team training.

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At least: From September, Vuskovic will be allowed to train with the team again at the Volkspark. There is great confidence at HSV that the defensive player will further integrate into the team during this period.

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