Tottenham Hotspur may have unearthed another gem in Luka Vuskovic, with praise flooding in for how the club have nurtured his growth and set him on the right path towards stardom.
Luka Vuskovic is undoubtedly a player with huge potential and one for the future at Tottenham. The youngster has continually impressed on the pitch, displaying maturity and composure that belie his age.
Last season, he stood out during his loan spell at Westerlo in Belgium, where he found the net seven times in what was a stellar campaign. His progress has not slowed since then.
Now on loan at Bundesliga side Hamburg, the Croatian continues to enhance his reputation, even picking up the Rookie of the Month award in September for his performances and consistency.
Croatia boss Ivica Olic praises Tottenham for Luka Vuskovic development
Croatia U21 manager Ivica Olic has now heaped praise on Tottenham for allowing Luka Vuskovic to join Hamburg SV on loan in August, highlighting how well the club have managed his development path.
Speaking to Bild, Olic discussed the Tottenham-owned defender’s steady rise and potential international breakthrough.
He said, “If Luka continues to perform so well for HSV and his country and stays healthy, I am convinced he will be at the World Cup.”
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Olic went on to outline how Tottenham’s approach to Vuskovic’s career has been deliberate and beneficial. “He was carefully developed, loaned to Poland and Belgium. And the loan from Tottenham to my former club also makes a lot of sense. A lot of things were done right. That is how you develop talent. But it is important that he continues to play well,” he explained.
The Croatia boss also spoke glowingly about the youngster’s character, saying: “Luka is a down-to-earth boy who is very mature for his age, both on and off the pitch. He lives and loves football. You can feel that in every training session, in every game. He always gives 100%.”
Vuskovic eyes 2026 World Cup breakthrough
The 2026 World Cup finals is an event every footballer dreams of, and it will be no different for Luka Vuskovic.
Croatia have long been a powerhouse in international football, reaching the final in 2018, and they will be hoping for a repeat of that remarkable run if they secure qualification for the 2026 tournament.