Storybook farewell? Vuskovic “likes HSV a bit too much” | OneFootball

Was that the perfect farewell? For Luka Vuskovic, what was likely his last home game in an HSV shirt could hardly have been more emotional.

The fans wanted to give their defensive gem an unforgettable send-off after the spectacular 3-2 win over SC Freiburg. Vuskovic himself was visibly moved by the scene. “It was a special game from the very first minute, and I can hardly find words for it other than joy,” the Croatian said afterward.

The Tottenham loanee is not hiding the fact that the past nine months in Hamburg have left their mark on him. “It was a special day because I like this club a little too much. Hamburg is my second home,” Vuskovic said emotionally. Those remarks went down just as well with the fans as his performance on the pitch. And once again, it was outstanding.

After recovering from a bruised knee, the center-back returned to the starting lineup and impressively showed that he belongs among the Bundesliga’s best defenders. He was uncompromising in defense and dangerous going forward: his deflected free-kick from around 25 meters made it 2-1 and sparked huge celebrations in the stadium. Even so, he remained modest. “I just wanted to shoot and was a bit lucky,” Vuskovic said afterward.

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Another very special moment followed during the goal celebration. Holding up his shirt toward the North Stand, he paid tribute to his brother Mario, who could wear the number 44 for HSV again in November after the end of his doping ban. The family was also watching the special evening live in the stadium.

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When Vuskovic was substituted in stoppage time, every fan rose from their seat. Coach Merlin Polzin later explained: “It was important to me to give Luka, in particular, a fitting stage.”

There is a lot to suggest that it was the super talent’s final appearance at the Volkspark. Vuskovic himself spoke of a farewell party that was “99.99 percent” certain. A goodbye that players and fans could hardly have wished to be any better.

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