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Barnabás Varga injury and performance status

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AEK Athens striker Barnabás Varga experienced a period of high performance followed by a physical setback. In early September, Varga led AEK Athens to a 5-0 victory over Aris Thessaloniki in the Greek Super League, scoring twice. Following this performance, he expressed readiness for the club’s upcoming Champions League debut. However, during a Greek Cup match against Panserraikos, Varga sustained a significant right hamstring injury. Medical examinations confirmed the injury is more extensive than a minor strain, sidelining him for at least three weeks. The 31-year-old Hungarian forward will miss training during the upcoming international break and is expected to be absent for the match against Volos. He is also considered doubtful for the league game against OFI on October 10. A more realistic target for his return is the Champions League fixture against Shakhtar Donetsk in London on October 14. Due to the player's absence and a dense schedule, AEK management is considering requesting a postponement of their league match against Atromitos, which is scheduled between European commitments against Shakhtar and Manchester City. Varga’s injury has also impacted the Hungary national team. The team failed to score in recent Nations League matches against Ukraine and Northern Ireland, and Varga is expected to miss upcoming October fixtures. His absence, alongside that of Roland Sallai, has increased the offensive burden on Dominik Szoboszlai, who has faced criticism following the team’s winless start in the Nations League B division.

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