{
  "id": 14094861,
  "title": "LASK coach Kühbauer hopes for quick Usor return",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/lask-coach-kuhbauer-hopes-for-quick-usor-return",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-13T02:01:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/lask-coach-kuhbauer-hopes-for-quick-usor-return/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "LASK head coach Dietmar Kühbauer expressed optimism that forward Moses Usor will make a swift recovery from the shoulder injury he sustained during the 2-0 loss to Rapid Wien. Usor entered the game in the second half, replacing Austrian striker Christoph Lang in the 61st minute, but had to leave the match 12 minutes later. Samuel Adediran came on to replace Usor. After the match, Kühbauer confirmed the injury but remained hopeful, stating, “Mo has a slight injury to his shoulder joint. I hope it won’t take too long.” The 24-year-old is now a doubt for LASK’s UEFA Champions League match against Liverpool, which is scheduled for Wednesday evening. This setback is a significant blow for Kühbauer, as LASK is set to play eight matches across all competitions in the coming four weeks, limiting the squad rotation options. Usor had been enjoying a stellar run with the national team, scoring a winning goal in Nigeria’s 2-1 comeback victory over Madagascar during their opening 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier. He made an immediate impact, netting a brilliant individual goal just 14 minutes after his introduction. The Nigerian international will now focus on recovering quickly to maintain his impressive form for both club and country.",
  "summary": "LASK coach Dietmar Kühbauer hopes for a quick recovery for Super Eagles forward Moses Usor after he suffered a shoulder injury against Rapid Wien. Read More: https://punchng.com/lask-coach-kuhbauer-hopes-for-quick-usor-return/",
  "key_points": [
    "LASK coach Kühbauer optimistic about Usor's quick recovery.",
    "Moses Usor injured in 61st minute, left 12 minutes later.",
    "24-year-old doubtful for Liverpool match, LASK has eight matches in four weeks."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "LASK coach Kühbauer hopes for quick Usor return",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/13/lask-coach-kuhbauer-hopes-for-quick-usor-return-14096595",
        "published": "2026-10-13T02:01:17.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}