Coach Marco Baroni confirmed the injury status of the three key Hellas Verona players during yesterday's press conference, with the next match against Catanzaro in sight. The coach specified that Aleksandar Suslov should be able to return to work with the team as early as next week, while the two defenders, Ivan Bradaric and Serdar, will remain out of the field for a period of three-four weeks due to significant sprains.
Baroni explained that Suslov, who suffered a leg injury, will be able to begin to gradually return to the pitch, first with individual exercises and then with group activities, in order to prepare for the next match. "I believe that from next week Suslov can return to work with the team. We hope so; alternatively, he could start working individually on the pitch and then gradually move towards returning in view of the match", declared the coach.
As for Bradaric and Serdar, Baroni highlighted that both have suffered serious sprains and that recovery will require a period of three to four weeks. "Bradaric, on the other hand, had a significant sprain and should be out for three to four weeks. For Serdar, indicatively, the times should be similar", added the coach, underlining the importance of not rushing the players' return to avoid complications.
Verona prepares for a decisive match against Catanzaro, where the team has to deal with the loss of two key defenders. Baroni reiterated the importance of maintaining the right attitude and warned that anyone who does not demonstrate the right mentality will risk being left out of the lineup. “Whoever doesn't demonstrate the right attitude will be left out,” said the coach, making it clear that the team cannot afford errors in concentration.
With the injury situation still evolving, Hellas Verona will have to rely on other defensive solutions for the next match. The club, which is in Serie B, will have to manage the absence of Bradaric and Serdar while waiting for Suslov's return. The result of the match against Catanzaro will be crucial for the position in the standings, and the coach asked the group to stay focused and give their all to obtain a positive result.