AliousDespite being highly rated from a young age, few anticipated just how quickly Luka Vuskovic would adapt to top-level football during his first spell with Hamburg.
The Tottenham prospect has emerged as one of the standout centre-backs across Europe’s top five leagues this season, playing a crucial role in helping HSV edge closer to securing their Bundesliga status.
His performances have been so impressive that some observers are even questioning whether he might already be Spurs’ top defender. The teenager has also caught the attention of one of football’s modern greats.
Luka Modric has praised Vuskovic’s potential after watching him closely on international duty with Croatia, where the young defender continues to make rapid progress and could feature at the upcoming World Cup.
Vuskovic started twice during the recent international break, as Croatia recorded a win over Colombia before suffering a 3-1 defeat to Brazil. Modric, who captained the side in both matches, was full of admiration for the youngster, stating that he has a “great future” ahead if he maintains his current level.
Unsurprisingly, Vuskovic’s rise has not gone unnoticed across Europe. Reports suggest that top clubs such as FC Barcelona, Liverpool FC, and Real Madrid CF are all monitoring his situation closely—despite the fact he is yet to make his senior debut for Tottenham.
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