Vušković self-critical: HSV gem reveals his biggest weakness! | OneFootball

He defends uncompromisingly, scores up front, and at just 19 years old, already directs his teammates. The HSV loan of Luka Vušković is undoubtedly a complete success!

In the recent 2:1 victory against VfL Wolfsburg, the Croatian was once again the decisive man on the field. He drew two penalties and converted one himself. Despite his strong performances, Vušković remains remarkably self-critical. When asked about his greatest weakness, he responds in the Bild interview without hesitation: “The speed. I'm working hard on it.”

He receives support from a prominent coach from his homeland: “For two and a half years, I've had my own coach in Croatia, Josko Vlasic.” This effort seems to be paying off. “I've improved my top speed from 30 to 32.5 km/h. That's pretty good for a defender, but it can get even better,” the teenager believes.

Vušković gets important guidance mainly from his closest circle. “From my father, my brother, and my coach,” says the defender when it comes to the opinions that mean the most to him. But HSV coach Merlin Polzin also constantly pushes him. “Giving 100 percent in every training session” was his most important advice. Vušković self-critically admits: “I have to admit that sometimes I'm not as focused in training as I am in the matches.”

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It's clear: The move to Volkspark has proven to be an absolute stroke of luck for both HSV and Vušković himself. “I knew it from the day I signed the contract,” he says about his decision for HSV.

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Among his most emotional moments in blue, white, and black is the sensational 2:2 against FC Bayern. At the same time, he also remembers his toughest start: the 0:5 in Munich during his first appearance. “Despite the defeat, it helped me a lot for the upcoming games. My confidence has grown.”

The youngster also works professionally on his mental game. He receives support from a psychologist from his parent club Tottenham Hotspur. “She helps me a lot,” says Vušković. Because despite all the praise, the extremely ambitious youngster wants one thing above all: to keep working on himself and become even better.

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