TOTTENHAM loanee Luka Vuskovic was hailed as a “hero” for saving an opponent’s life and earned an esteemed Bundesliga award.
, 18, signed with Spurs from Hajduk Split in 2023 and officially moved to the Premier League club after another two years with the Croatian outfit.
Tottenham loanee Luka Vuskovic was hailed as a ‘hero’ for saving an opponent’s life
Vuskovic earned the Bundesliga’s Fair Play Moment of the Month
However, the centre-back was loaned out to Hamburg in August and has since been impressing in the .
The Croatia international already counts two goals in 15 appearances with the German team.
But it was his actions last week that earned him praise across the board.
Vuskovic started for Hamburg’s league game at home against Eintracht Frankfurt.
The game was halted after Eintracht’s Rasmus Kristensen suffered a sickening collision with opponent Miro Muheim.
Kristensen appeared to have been knocked out cold as he laid down on the pitch without moving.
Vuskovic then immediately stepped in and showed some quick thinking by making sure the ex- ace wouldn’t swallow his tongue.
The defender’s actions were branded as heroic and “potentially life-saving”.
And that led to him winning the Bundesliga’s Fair Play Moment of the Month.
Thankfully Kristensen regained consciousness and was able to continue.
Vuskovic ranks among the best in his position in the Bundesliga for clearances, successful dribbles, chances created, and aerial duels won.
This comes after ex- boss Martin Jol predicted he would become better than .
Hamburg star Vuskovic rushed to Eintracht Frankfurt ace Rasmus Kristensen’s aid
Kristensen suffered a horrible collision with Hamburg’s Miro Muheim
And Vuskovic made sure Kristensen wouldn’t swallow his tongue after apparently getting knocked out
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