Still in action on Tuesday night: Vuskovic too tired for Augsburg? | OneFootball

From Luka Vuskovic’s perspective, one highlight is currently following the next. After scoring his first goal for Croatia in the 2:1 win over Colombia, the next big test is already coming on Tuesday night into Wednesday.

In Orlando, the 19-year-old will face record world champions Brazil with his national team. The excitement is accordingly huge for the center-back.

“I have to prepare for this game as best as possible and give everything against Brazil, because they are currently one of the best national teams in the world. We all have to give our best,” Vuskovic explains with a view to the match. After being in the starting lineup a few days ago, a place on the bench is more likely this time. Still, the teenager is expected to get on the pitch in some form.

At HSV, there is no concern anyway. Coach Merlin Polzin made it clear on Monday: “I don’t think this is about slowing him down now or taking anything away from Saturday. We’re happy, we’re proud of him and of his journey.” Possible playing time is also not an issue for the coach: “I’m not setting any requirements there. It’s an important game for them against Brazil and definitely a good test.”

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Vuskovic without a training session against Augsburg?

The bigger challenge is waiting after the final whistle anyway. Immediately after the match in the USA, Vuskovic will begin the roughly 8,000-kilometer journey back to Hamburg. The schedule is tight: he is already expected to land back in the Hanseatic city on Thursday morning. Two days later, the crucial clash with FC Augsburg awaits at the Volksparkstadion (3:30 p.m., Sky).

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“The effort involved is of course enormous,” Polzin also admits. Nevertheless, the trip was coordinated in detail together with the Croatian federation. Whether Vuskovic will return to training afterward remains open. For HSV, however, something else is what really matters. “I think it’s more about conserving energy for Saturday than creating another training stimulus now,” said Polzin. After all, the defensive leader is already in rhythm when it comes to matches.

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