Vušković's last appearance was on 9 November 2022, when Hamburg lost 1-0 to Greuther Fürth in the Bundesliga 2. He was subsequently sidelined due to the doping case, which ultimately led to a four-year ban. The Court of Arbitration for Sport extended the ban from two years to four years in August 2024, ruling that Vušković had used the performance-enhancing drug EPO.
Hamburg stood by their defender during his enforced absence, handing him a new contract in 2024. The club has now given him the chance to train with his teammates at the Volksparkstadion, marking a significant step in his return to competitive football.
Head coach Merlin Polzin has expressed his enthusiasm for Vušković's return, stating that the defender is "looking good" and "can hardly wait to get going". The club will now focus on helping Vušković work his way back towards competitive football.