Tottenham loanee Luka Vuskovic faces a race against time ahead of Hamburg’s relegation six-pointer with Werder Bremen, with his availability hinging on late fitness checks and medical clearance from Spurs.
Tottenham Hotspur’s injury crisis has extended to their on-loan stars, with Mikey Moore and Luka Vuskovic currently sidelined with minor setbacks.
Moore, who has been playing through pain, is hoping to shake off a hip problem as he aims to be fit for the run-in with Rangers, who are pushing for the Scottish Championship.
Luka Vuskovic, on the other hand, took a knock to his knee and was unavailable in HSV Hamburg’s 4-0 defeat to VfB Stuttgart last weekend.
Tottenham loanee Luka Vuskovic faces late fitness call before Werder Bremen clash
But unlike Moore, who is in a title race, Vuskovic is embroiled in a relegation scrap, one that many Tottenham fans have become familiar with given their club’s struggles.
Hamburg manager Merlin Polzin is now hoping to have the Croatian back in his squad for their relegation six-pointer against Werder Bremen.
Providing an update on the defender’s condition and the ongoing efforts to get him fit, Polzin explained that the situation remains uncertain, as relayed by Bild: “We have to take it day by day.
“He is undergoing thorough examinations and intensive treatment. I am staying optimistic until kick-off; we are doing everything we can.
“Of course it is going to be tight. There is no question about that when a player is not on the pitch on Tuesday and there is a game on Saturday.”
Spurs likely to have final say on Luka Vuskovic return
However, given Vuskovic’s situation and the fact that he is not fully recovered, it is explained that a decision on whether he plays is not entirely up to Hamburg.
Bild reports that both the German side and Spurs medical teams are in contact, with claims that Tottenham must give the green light for him to return to the pitch later this weekend before he can feature for the Bundesliga outfit.
But these reports have not been confirmed by Hamburg, although it would not be a surprise if Tottenham have a say in when he can play.