For the second time in a row, HSV jewel Luka Vuskovic was lately named Bundesliga Rookie of the Month. BVB coach Niko Kovač can be an enormous fan.
Earlier than the Bundesliga conflict between HSV and Borussia Dortmund (Saturday, 3:30 PM), a rumor is inflicting a stir: Does Dortmund’s coach Niko Kovač need to see his younger compatriot Luka Vuskovic in black and yellow for the long run? The English supply Teamtalk lately claimed that BVB, like RB Leipzig, is planning a transfer for the Croatian in the summertime of 2026. Nonetheless, the Hamburger Abendblatt dismisses this. In response to them, there may be at the moment no concrete curiosity from Dortmund.
Nonetheless, the actual fact stays: The 18-year-old center-back is without doubt one of the most sought-after abilities in Europe. His power in duels and aerial dominance have lengthy caught the eye of worldwide scouts. In Hamburg, he impresses as a defensive chief with spectacular stats: 72 duels gained and virtually 85 % success price within the air communicate for themselves. After his last-minute switch, Vuskovic rapidly turned a key participant on the Elbe with none preliminary difficulties.
Kovač has been following his compatriot’s path since his time at Hajduk Cut up and is stuffed with reward: “He is a big expertise. Eventually, he’ll change into a everlasting a part of the Croatian nationwide group.” The reward is honest however hardly a touch in direction of a future switch. Though the black and yellow protection is going through a transition, because the contracts of Niklas Süle and Emre Can are expiring, Vuskovic is at the moment not on BVB’s record.
For HSV, that is possible solely a small comfort. Staying past the present season is taken into account unlikely anyway. Vuskovic is underneath contract with Tottenham Hotspur, which is able to determine on the subsequent steps after his mortgage. {The teenager} may change into a daily participant in North London or alternatively be loaned out as soon as extra.
