Early fears over a injury of Fabio Vieira have eased. This comes after medical checks confirmed the midfielder has escaped a long-term setback.
Mixed start in Germany
Fabio Vieira’s loan spell at HSV Hamburg has been anything but dull. The Portuguese midfielder, shipped out by Arsenal to gain minutes, has already shown flashes of class in the Bundesliga.
Hamburg even hold a €20m option to buy. That is something that looked unrealistic at first but now feels more likely given his influence on the pitch. His early outings, however, have also come with drama. Having slowly developed match fitness, Vieira went the distance against Union Berlin. In addition, he also ended up with a straight red card after a reckless challenge.
While the sending off was disappointing, what truly alarmed the fans was Vieira requiring medical attention on the pitch. With Arsenal paying attention, panic quickly set in that Vieira may have injured his knee. That led to a collapse in Arsenal’s hopes of recalling him to reinforce their squad. Also, Hamburg’s hopes of a permanent transfer would be dashed.
Injury scare cooled for Fabio Vieira
As per reports, it got confirmed the damage wasn’t as grim as first thought. While Vieira left the pitch in visible pain, medical checks suggest he hasn’t suffered a severe injury. It’s a relief for Arsenal, who want their midfielder to get rhythm abroad. For Hamburg, they need his creativity to push higher in the league. The real question now is what comes first, his return from the knock or the end of his suspension.
For Mikel Arteta’s side, it’s good news either way. Vieira remains an asset who can rebuild confidence in Germany without the shadow of a long rehab. For Hamburg, the challenge is whether they’ll trust him enough to trigger that hefty option to buy.
Author’s Opinion:
Vieira escaping a big injury is a relief. But, he needs to work on his fitness and defensive discipline. The loan can still be a turning point, but only if he finds consistency.
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