Hearts after 15 MONTHS out injured. The Austrian midfielder hasn't played a minute of football since his appearance in the 2019 Scottish Cup final against Celtic and was powerless to intervene in the Gorgie club's relegation last term.
A litany of complications following a hernia operation have kept him out but a successful period of lockdown rehab means he's ready to pull on the maroon jersey again after returning to training this month.
His club are looking at playing more friendly matches before the Betfred Cup group stages and the return of the Championship after a bounce game against Sheffield United last week.
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