Vuskovic comeback nears: HSV set for a big Volkspark party? | OneFootball

This is the day HSV fans have been waiting almost four years for: On September 15, Mario Vuskovic will officially be allowed to train with the team again.

For the 24-year-old, this marks the end of a long and personally difficult period. Since his doping ban in November 2022, Vuskovic had been excluded from regular team activities. But now his return to the pitch is getting closer and closer. From November 15, the center-back will also be eligible to play again and could be available to HSV in competitive matches as well.

His comeback in training is likely to become a special occasion. HSV had already scheduled a public session for Tuesday, September 15 anyway. According to the Hamburger Abendblatt, officials behind the scenes are already considering whether it can be moved to the Volksparkstadion because of the expected interest. At the moment, the club is reportedly leaning toward opening the north stand for fans eager to watch.

HSV eagerly awaits Vuskovic’s comeback

It would certainly be a fitting stage for Vuskovic. During his ban, the Croatian had already joined the HSV ultras in the stands. The well-known banner with his number 44 is still hanging there. Chants for Vuskovic have been ringing out from the terrace with remarkable regularity for several years now.

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But anticipation for the comeback is also growing within the squad. Head coach Merlin Polzin still knows Vuskovic from his time as assistant coach under Tim Walter and is firmly planning to use the right-footer as the season progresses. However, what role Vuskovic can take on after a four-year break from competitive action remains to be seen. Even so, his impending return could hardly come at a more fitting time. At the start of the new season, HSV’s defense has shown considerable problems. On top of departures and injuries, Polzin does not have all that many options available.

Still, there are a few more weeks to go before a possible competitive comeback. But on September 15, the Volkspark could already be in for a first emotional Vuskovic moment.

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