Leibold should move to the MLS
HSV sports director Jonas Boldt was critical of the actions of the “National Anti-Doping Agency” NADA in the case of Mario Vuskovic (21). Márton Dárdai (20) from Hertha BSC is now the focus of attention as the successor to the suspended defender.
“When you look at the whole procedure, it raises many, many questions,” said Boldt on Saturday evening after Hamburger SV’s 4-0 friendly at 1. FC Köln on the subject of Vuskovic. With a view to NADA, which accompanies the doping case, the 40-year-old added to “MagentaTV”: “I think that we are also being left a bit alone by NADA. We are ready to clarify all this, but the cooperation from the other side leaves a lot to be desired.”
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After positive A and B tests, Vuskovic has been banned for the time being on suspicion of doping and has to keep fit on his own. The 21-year-old Croatian continues to protest his innocence and cannot explain the whole thing, said Boldt. The defender offered to do a DNA test: “But somehow they refused.” A DNA test could be used to check whether the urine really came from Vuskovic, so it refers to a possible procedural error – but as unlikely.
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Vuskovic is now waiting for an appointment with the German Football Association, where the sports court has procedural sovereignty. In the worst case, the professional faces a four-year ban. Boldt is therefore looking for a powerful replacement that will quickly close the gap. The HSV would still need “a certain width in the squad” in the central defender position, conceded the sporting director.
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According to information from “Bild” newspaper belongs to Herthas Dárdai among the favorites on Boldt’s list of candidates. The U21 national player was on the pitch for just 177 minutes in seven appearances this season. According to the newspaper, the left foot should be offered on the transfer market on the one hand, and Hertha should continue to plan with Dárdai on the other hand in order to go into the rest of the season with four central defenders.
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A transfer from ex-captain Tim Leibold (29), who according to “picture“is about to move to the MLS to Sporting Kansas City. The left-back is said to be on a three-year deal and earning around $2 million. “Timi just has to sort out a few private matters,” explained coach Tim Walter of his absence against Cologne. Boldt added: “We will discuss how to proceed in the next few days.” As a left-footed player, Dárdai could also take Leibold’s position if in doubt.
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