HSV brother full of praise: “Made our whole family proud” | OneFootball

Luka Vuskovic not only made an impression on the pitch during his one-year loan spell at HSV. With strong performances, spectacular goals, and remarkable consistency, the Croatian quickly became a fan favorite at the Volkspark.

His brother Mario Vuskovic now spoke in particularly emotional terms, as he remains sidelined until November due to his doping ban. “With this season, Luka has made not only me but our entire family proud,” the 24-year-old told HSV.de. The past few months had been especially meaningful because of the family’s close connection to HSV. “As is well known, the club means an enormous amount to us as a family,” Mario added.

The HSV professional did not only highlight his younger brother’s sporting development. “What makes me proudest is how much work and commitment he puts in day after day to achieve his goals,” the center-back emphasized. The Vuskovic family’s extremely strong ambition also plays a major role: “We motivate each other equally.”

HSV coach Merlin Polzin also had extremely complimentary words for the 19-year-old in the club’s own report. His attitude in particular impressed him. “He always wants to improve. His approach to the profession of being a footballer is at the highest level,” Polzin said. He even stated that he had so far worked with only a few players “who have that kind of mindset.”

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HSV: Vuskovic sweeps all the awards!

The numbers back up the strong impression. Vuskovic played 30 Bundesliga matches, scored six goals, and with a duel success rate of 69.1 percent, he was the best player in the league in his position. He was also named “Rookie of the Month” several times and made the kicker “Team of the Season.”

Above all, several spectacular moments remain unforgettable: HSV’s first Bundesliga goal in seven years, the scorpion kick in the Nordderby against Werder Bremen, or the direct free-kick goal in the final home match of the season. In just one season, Vuskovic delivered highlight moments that would normally be enough for an entire career.

But from Polzin’s point of view, the youngster’s potential is far from exhausted. “I don’t want to place any limits on him,” the coach said, looking ahead to the future of the defender, who has now even been called up to Croatia’s World Cup squad. The exceptional talent is also likely to become an undisputed starter for the team that finished third at the 2022 World Cup.

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