Cool as you like: why Vuskovic is already key for HSV | OneFootball

Luka Vuskovic finally joined HSV on loan from Tottenham this summer after a long and tough negotiation. The young defender wanted to make a name for himself in Hamburg right away, assert himself, and push forward his own development.

At Spurs, he previously only played a minor role. That’s why no one really knew what shape the defender would be in when he arrived in Hamburg. What was known: he has talent. That was beyond question. But whether he could be an immediate help was uncertain.

Now the season is a few weeks old, and basically all the questions that surrounded the defender have already been answered. And with a very positive outcome for Hamburger SV overall. Because Vuskovic is delivering.

Luka Vuskovic: How mature can an 18-year-old be?

Not only did he score HSV’s first goal after their promotion in the victory against 1. FC Heidenheim, but Vuskovic is also a player who has already completely won over the hearts of HSV fans. Because he gives everything, because he never gives up, because he simply plays very good football. Sure, there was that lesson at FC Bayern, when they were 0:4 down after half an hour. But should that be the standard? No. In the following games, HSV, as mentioned, beat Heidenheim, earned a 0:0 draw against FC Union, and won 4:0 against Mainz 05. Those are the games that matter. The games in which Vuskovic was already setting the tone in defense.

Against Union, he managed to win an incredible 18 aerial duels in a single match (!). Many players don’t achieve that in six or seven games. He is very strong in the air, but also uses his physicality well on the ground, wins tackles, and annoys opponents. When HSV plays a generally compact game, his player profile is simply brilliant for Hamburg. Because he has a good burst of speed and can get to his opponent quickly, where he is then persistent.

It has to be said quite simply: the new signing is already one of HSV’s top players. Someone you really can’t do without. And won’t be able to do without anytime soon, especially after Warmed Omari’s injury. It’s already clear that Vuskovic, if he’s fit, will play every game.

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And honestly: deservedly so. Because the maturity he has shown recently is something professionals of his age in such a situation as HSV’s rarely display. With him, HSV has, as you can already see, definitely hit the jackpot. The downside of him starting so well and bringing so much potential: Tottenham will hardly end the loan after the summer and will likely integrate him into their own squad.

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