HSV icon on Vuskovic: "He reminds me of Josko Gvardiol" | OneFootball

Luka Vuskovic is considered the greatest central defender talent in Croatia. Countryman and HSV legend Mladen Petric even makes a prominent comparison.

Will Luka Vuskovic make his HSV debut on Saturday? Against FC Bayern (6.30 pm, Sky), the last-minute addition could be on the pitch for the Red Shorts for the first time. Currently, he is in the ranks of the Croatian U21 national team, with which he faced Turkey on Tuesday evening. A day later, he will return to Hamburg. So Vuskovic only has a few training sessions to recommend himself for a starting eleven appearance.

It's annoying: For a possible debut, there is hardly a bigger challenge. His opponent in the Allianz Arena is likely to be none other than Harry Kane, who has scored as many goals for Bayern in 65 Bundesliga games since 2023.

So the 18-year-old immediately has the chance to convince all of football Germany of his talent. The facilities are undoubtedly available, he completed his first A-international match for Croatia in June. At HSV, they are therefore hoping that Vuskovic will quickly become a key pillar in central defense despite his young age and can make a significant contribution to staying in the class.

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Petric makes prominent Vuskovic comparison

Former HSV star Mladen Petric, who played in Hamburg from 2008 to 2012, is impressed by the new addition. "Luka is a pretty hot number, one of the top talents in Croatia," the former crowd favorite is quoted by Bild . "He reminds me of the young Josko Gvardiol, who now plays at ManCity. Vuskovic could become the next superstar in our country."

At the same time, Petric also warns against too high expectations: "I'm curious to see how quickly Luka settles in as a defensive chief at HSV and leads the team from the back. That could take a while. He is definitely a gain for my ex-team. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for him and the team."

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