Praise for HSV gem: Why Hamann sees Vuskovic as one of a kind | OneFootball

When it comes to young players, Dietmar Hamann usually chooses his words carefully. All the more remarkable, then, are the statements the TV expert has now made about HSV defensive chief Luka Vuskovic.

During a Sky press round ahead of the city derby between FC St. Pauli and HSV on Friday evening (8:30 p.m., Sky), Hamann praised the 18-year-old Croatian in the highest terms.

“He seems to feel very comfortable, from what you hear and see,” said Hamann about Vuskovic, referring to his rapid development at the Bundesliga newcomer. The 52-year-old is particularly impressed by the youngster’s presence: “Physically, he’s a man, dangerous in front of goal, with great potential.” That’s why, at the moment, everything fits together: “HSV is the perfect club for him; the fans love him, and he apparently loves being here in Hamburg.”

Hamann especially highlights the fact that Vuskovic has already taken on a leadership role despite his young age. “It’s impressive how stable he is at just 18 and is almost already leading the defense,” explained the Sky expert. He went even further: “I can’t think of a comparable player in the past ten or twelve years.”

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The bare numbers impressively support Hamann’s assessment. With already three goals this season, Vuskovic is the squad’s most dangerous scorer behind Rayan Philippe and Albert Sambi Lokonga (each with four goals). But it’s especially on defense where the center-back sets the standard: According to Sport Bild, the teenager wins 82.2 percent of his aerial duels and 69.9 percent of his tackles. Both are the best values in the entire Bundesliga!

Finally, Hamann even dares to make a very bold prediction. “I don’t think it’s out of the question that HSV can keep him for another year. Maybe even a purchase is conceivable,” speculates the expert. However, since Vuskovic now has a market value of 40 million euros and is contracted to Tottenham Hotspur until 2030, the realism of this thesis is likely close to zero.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.