In the duel with Guirassy: HSV gem passes his big baptism of fire! | OneFootball

Against BVB, Luka Vuskovic delivered another flawless performance. The HSV youngster even managed to keep an absolute top striker in check.

What a performance! In Hamburger SV’s 1-1 draw with Borussia Dortmund, Luka Vuskovic once again impressively demonstrated why he is considered one of the most exciting defensive talents in all of Europe. In a direct duel with BVB goal-getter Serhou Guirassy, the 18-year-old center-back put in a mature display that would make even some seasoned Bundesliga professionals proud.

Guirassy, with seven goals and four assists in all competitions and usually Westphalia’s insurance policy, was virtually invisible against the Croatian. His meager stats: only 27 touches, three harmless shots, two actions in the penalty area, and not a single shot on the HSV goal. Even in duels, the Dortmund star was surprisingly pale. He won just 5 out of 14 duels and lost all four aerial battles.

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The main reason for this, alongside an outstandingly functioning team unit and an excellently performing Nicolas Capaldo, was also Luka Vuskovic. The HSV youngster acted as an absolute rock in the center of defense. With a pass completion rate of 95 percent, four aerial duels won, ten clearances, and three ball recoveries, the teenager once again posted impressive numbers.

Especially noteworthy: his four out of five successful long balls. Vuskovic didn’t let himself get rattled even under pressure and didn’t seem particularly impressed by BVB’s pressing moments. His tackling was composed, his positioning nearly flawless.

It was only logical that the Croatian international received numerous compliments for his performance. Even many Dortmund fans were moved to praise him on social media. To stand up to one of the league’s most dangerous attackers with such composure – that was a real baptism of fire. And Vuskovic passed it with flying colors. Once again.

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