Overview
- The centre-back scored in the 42nd minute of a 2-1 win over Heidenheim, delivering HSV’s first Bundesliga goal since 2018.
- Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic named Vuskovic to a 24-man squad for October World Cup qualifiers in Prague on October 9 and in Varazdin on October 12.
- Teammates praised his on-field authority, with Daniel Elfadli calling him a communicative leader and Miro Muheim lauding his immediate impact.
- Vuskovic joined HSV on loan from Tottenham at the end of August; Spurs previously paid about €11 million for him, and Bild reports a clause that could allow a winter recall if injuries hit Tottenham’s defense.
- He continued playing with a heavily bandaged hand after injuring fingers against the post earlier in the Heidenheim match, according to HNA.