The 24 year old winger hurt his shoulder in a 2-0 home defeat to Rapid Wien, while a team-mate is definitely out.
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Usor races to be fit
Moses Usor is a major doubt for LASK’s Champions League Matchday Two clash with Liverpool on Wednesday after picking up a shoulder injury. The Nigerian winger was hurt during LASK’s 2-0 home defeat to Rapid Wien on Sunday. FootballInNigeria.com.ng reports that the 24-year-old is racing against time to be fit.
The Austrian side host the Premier League giants at the Raiffeisen Arena, with kick-off listed for 5:45pm Nigerian time.
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Kühbauer’s update
LASK head coach Dietmar Kühbauer said the problem is in the shoulder joint, which is slightly injured. “I hope it won’t take too long,” he told Laola.
The coach delivered worse news about another player, saying George appears to have a muscle injury and will definitely miss Wednesday’s game. He did not give a timeline for either player.
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A productive season for Usor
Usor has scored two goals and provided three assists in eight appearances across all competitions this season. That output makes him one of LASK’s most important attackers.
Complete Sports also reported earlier that he scored as LASK beat Altach to win the Austrian Cup. He also scored on his Nigeria debut against Madagascar in September.
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What it means for LASK and Nigeria
LASK face a huge test against a Liverpool side expected to start as favourites, so any attacking absence will hurt. Usor’s pace and creativity on the wing are part of how the Austrian side hope to threaten the visitors.
Eric Chelle will also be watching Usor’s fitness before the November qualifiers against Tanzania. Can he shake off the shoulder problem in time to face Liverpool?
📌 Did You Know?
- LASK’s home ground is the Raiffeisen Arena, and the club are nicknamed the Black and Whites.
- Matchday Two is LASK’s second game of the Champions League league phase.
- Nigeria beat Madagascar 2-1 in Uyo in September, days before losing 3-0 in Guinea-Bissau.
- Nigeria host Tanzania in Uyo on November 13 and visit Dar es Salaam on November 17.
- Liverpool are scheduled to play Brentford in the Premier League on October 17.
