HSV: What’s next for Vuskovic? | OneFootball

Despite his young age, Luka Vuskovic is considered a beacon of hope for HSV. His debut is expected after the international break.

It was only on Friday morning that Hamburger SV announced the loan of Luka Vuskovic. In the evening, he was already part of the squad in the city derby, which was lost 0:2 against a superior FC St. Pauli. "We wanted to use his presence directly and he already brought a good energy into the team when he was with us," explained coach Merlin Polzin after the game (via Bild).

Because the Vuskovic borrowed from Tottenham Hotspur - his brother Mario has to suspend due to the doping ban until November 2026 - is not a normal newcomer. "He knew most of the guys very, very well and it was less a completely new player," emphasized Polzin. The 18-year-old was also a part of the promotion celebrations around the 6:1 against Ulm and is already familiar with the Volksparkstadion.

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Vuskovic: Debut in Munich?

Many hopes are placed in Vuskovic, who already played his first A-international match for Croatia in June at the 5:1 against the Czech Republic. The central defender is considered a great talent - equipped with a mix of robustness, excellent heading skills and footballing abilities. Accordingly, Polzin is convinced: "He will fit in very well because he is a very high-quality player and above all brings the right mentality to be successful with us."

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Before the right-footed player can take off in Hamburg, however, he joins the U21 national team. The selection trained by Ivica Olic, who scored 51 goals in 143 competitive matches for HSV, will play their first European Championship qualifying match in Turkey on September 9. Afterwards, Vuskovic returns to the Hanseatic city and starts preparing for the guest appearance at FC Bayern Munich. His debut is likely considering the esteem of the officials and the not particularly stable defensive performance in the city derby.

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