The Spurs loan star beat all of Thomas Frank’s first team players to be named in the European Team of the Season so far.
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Tottenham Hotspur defender Luka Vuskovic has been named in a European Team of the Season so far as he enjoys a head-turning loan spell at Bundesliga outfit Hamburger SV.
The 18-year-old arrived at Spurs this summer having agreed a deal to join the club for £12 million two years prior. Vuskovic was involved in Thomas Frank’s pre-season preparations and looked the real deal, showing his defensive and attacking capabilities against League One outfit Reading, but was ultimately loaned out for the season.
It was unlikely that the teenager would oust either Micky Van de Ven or Cristian Romero from the starting XI and he was sent to Hamburger to develop for the campaign. Vuskovic has made nine appearances on loan so far, scoring once against Heidenheim.
Tottenham Hotspur loan star named in Team of the Season so far
The defender’s performances have been assured and WhoScored have named Vuskovic in their Team of the Season so far across Europe’s top five leagues. The centre-back partners Arsenal star Gabriel in the XI, which also features huge names including Harry Kane, Kylian Mbappe and Lamine Yamal.
Vuskovic’s average performance rating so far this season is rated at a 7.38, which is even higher than that of Gabriel, despite the Gunners man’s dominance in the Premier League so far this term.
It’s an impressive accolade for Vuskovic and one that comes as German outlet BILD claim that Borussia Dortmund could be eyeing a possible transfer for the player. It’s added that Spurs aren’t interested in a sale with it still thought that Vuskovic has a big future in north London.
Spurs in contact with Luka Vuskovic
Speaking recently while on international duty, the teenager admitted that he is still in close talks with Tottenham Hotspur as the club monitors his progress. He said: “I’m happy with everything at HSV. My grades are good, even above expectations. My teammates are great, everyone supports me and I have no bad words or criticism. I just need to keep going.
“Tottenham? I hear from them, they follow me. They are a good club when it comes to developing young players. I don’t know when I will be back.”
Vuskovic was named the Bundesliga Rookie of the Month in September and his performances earned him a call-up to the senior Croatia side. Speaking about the Spurs man, Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic said: “A huge talent, he plays excellently in the Bundesliga, and that’s why he got a chance in the senior national team. I think he should be with us to feel the atmosphere and what awaits him. With him, Croatia secures its centre-back for the next 10-15 years.”
In other news, 'He Was Brilliant': Tottenham star bounces back from 'lacklustre' 5/10 Man Utd performance in Wales romp.