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title: "Veton Berisha returns to Viking's squad after injury absence"
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# Veton Berisha returns to Viking's squad after injury absence

Viking's Veton Berisha has recovered from a thigh injury and is ready to feature again, following an 8-day absence, ahead of his side's clash with Aston Villa in the Champions League.

[Kareem Al-Saleh](https://riyadaty.com/en/author/kareem-al-saleh-2) Editor Published 21 October 2026، 03:16 Saudi time

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Veton Berisha returns to Viking's squad after injury absence

[Viking](https://riyadaty.com/en/team/viking-293) have announced the return of [Veton Berisha](https://riyadaty.com/en/player/veton-berisha-9572) to training and the squad after recovering from a thigh injury.

Berisha had been out since 13 October 2026 due to the injury, before officially returning on 21 October 2026, after an absence that lasted 8 days.

Viking's coaching staff are hoping to have the player back in time for an important Champions League match.

Viking will visit Aston Villa in matchday 3 of the league phase for the 2026/27 season, in a match taking place this evening, 21 October 2026, at 22:00 Saudi time.

The match will be broadcast on beIN SPORTS channels.

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