HSV dilemma: will Tottenham stop a Vuskovic comeback? | OneFootball

He is currently being sorely missed. HSV star Luka Vuskovic has been sidelined for almost two weeks with a bruised knee.

In both the 0-4 defeat to VfB Stuttgart and the 1-3 loss to Werder Bremen, the Rothosen defense looked two levels worse without him. A whopping seven goals conceded was the logical consequence. On top of that, it is by no means certain that Vuskovic will be back on the pitch next weekend against TSG Hoffenheim (Saturday, 6:30 p.m.).

That is because HSV alone will not decide on a possible comeback. As the Hamburger Abendblatt reports, Tottenham Hotspur, as his parent club, also has a say. A clause in the loan deal stipulates that the English club must give the green light after injuries before Vuskovic is allowed to play again. The medical departments of both clubs are in close contact and are assessing, among other things, the latest MRI scans.

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HSV continues to sweat over Vuskovic

While this is far from unusual in the case of loan players, it still places HSV in a delicate position. From a sporting perspective, the 19-year-old is almost indispensable. His qualities could be worth their weight in gold in the Bundesliga relegation battle, which has tightened again. At the same time, Spurs naturally have interests of their own and do not want to take any risks with their internationally coveted talent. Bild also says that there will be no decision “that runs counter to Spurs’ interests.”

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The injury itself is not considered serious. Although the bruised knee is causing pain, it does not require long-term rest. Vuskovic, known for his relentless ambition, is said to have already signaled that he wants to play against Hoffenheim. But his will alone is not enough. HSV must now hope that both the medical findings and the assessment from North London give the green light.

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