“It takes time”: HSV comment on Vuskovic is worrying! | OneFootball

There is still uncertainty at HSV surrounding the health status of defensive leader Luka Vuskovic.

The 19-year-old is still sidelined with a knee bruise he suffered in training around two weeks ago. Vuskovic has already missed two matches. In his absence, HSV’s defense has looked in a desolate state. Against both VfB Stuttgart (0–4) and Werder Bremen (1–3), the Rothosen allowed an unusually high number of chances.

A bitter blow: the center-back is also likely to miss the upcoming home game against TSG Hoffenheim (Saturday, 6:30 p.m.)! Sporting director Claus Costa has now explained the background to the injury and made it clear why the return is taking so long.

“A knee compression or bruise causes internal bleeding. That makes it difficult to control the knee properly and in a targeted way. It’s something that takes time,” the 41-year-old was quoted as saying by Bild. At the moment, Vuskovic is only following an individual program. He often works in the rehab pool to specifically relieve pressure on the knee.

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HSV expects Vuskovic to return this season

With regard to how much longer the young Croatian will be out, the sporting director is therefore avoiding naming a specific date. “Because he’s not on the pitch, he’s a bit out of things. We have to be patient and wait to see when he will be available to us again,” Costa explained. At the same time, he is trying to remain optimistic: “I see the chances positively that he can still play a part again this season. Once he is fit to play, nothing will hold him back. He is extremely ambitious and definitely wants to play for us again. That’s why we are optimistic.”

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What further complicates matters is that parent club Tottenham Hotspur also has a say in whether Vuskovic can play. Several media outlets reported this in agreement on Monday. On this matter, Costa explained (via Abendblatt): “I think the term ‘having a say’ is being overused a bit. In the end, it’s about us having an assessment from various doctors who look at the scans. And, of course, very importantly, Luka’s objective assessment. It comes down to the player’s pain level and ability to cope with the load, and in the end he himself can and must decide whether he is able to play.”

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