The British record signing has scored no goals yet for Liverpool (Credits: Imago Images)
Ageu, the Hearts club record signing, is closing in on a return to first-team action after recovering from a hamstring injury that has kept him sidelined.
The Brazilian defender, signed for £1.7 million, has been absent since suffering the injury shortly after making his debut against Livingston in August.
His return to training has handed manager Wouter Vrancken some much-needed relief amid an ongoing injury crisis at Tynecastle.
Vrancken has been dealing with a stretched squad in recent weeks, making the prospect of Ageu’s comeback all the more significant for the club.
The defender did not feature in a recent bounce game, but his presence on the training pitch was considered a positive step toward a return to the matchday squad.
Hearts supporters will be eager to see their record signing finally get a sustained run in the team after his debut campaign was disrupted so early.
The club had high hopes for Ageu when he arrived, and his absence has deprived Vrancken of a key defensive option at a critical period of the season.
Vrancken outlined his plans for Ageu’s gradual return, suggesting the club would not rush the defender back before he was fully ready to contribute.
The manager also confirmed that defender Oisin McEntee would miss the Premier Sports Cup clash with Stenhousemuir, adding to the club’s list of absentees.
Despite that setback, the potential availability of Ageu offers Hearts a timely boost as they look to strengthen their defensive options across multiple competitions.
With the £1.7 million price tag attached to Ageu, there will be considerable expectation on the player to deliver once he is fully integrated into Vrancken’s system.
Hearts will be hoping the hamstring issue is fully behind him, allowing the club’s record signing to finally show what he is capable of at Tynecastle.
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