Tottenham loan star ‘broke a finger’ punching a post after miss before scoring vital goal

Tottenham Hotspur loanee Luka Vuskovic believes he broke his finger when he bizarrely punched a goal post in action for Hamburg. The centre-back, who is on loan for the 2025/26 season, started for the German side against Heidenheim on Saturday. Vuskovic has made an interesting start to his Hamburg loanGetty Vuskovic had an excellent chance to open the scoring for Hamburg in the first half but sent his close-range volley over the crossbar. In an angered response, he appeared to shove opposition midfielder Arijon Ibrahimovic and then punch the post with his right fist. Despite landing a relatively hard hit, Vuskovic appeared unfazed and actually went on to score for before half-time. The 18-year-old volleyed in from inside the box to net his first goal for Hamburg on what was just his second appearance. Rayan Philippe scored their second in the 2-1 home win, with Heidenheim earning a stoppage time consolation goal via Adam Kolle. Speaking after the match per the Hamburger Morgenpost, Vuskovic offered an update on the condition of his hand. “I probably broke a finger,” he said. “It’s an old injury; I broke it a few months ago. “But I was so angry about missing such a great opportunity that I hit the post with my hand.” A broken finger could spell a period on the sidelines for Vuskovic and put him out of action for Hamburg. However, despite wearing a bandage, he then insisted: “It will heal, don’t worry.” Vuskovic vented his frustration with the miss by swinging at a post@Mastrigtcomp X He made contact with the woodwork, but was fit enough to score the opener@Mastrigtcomp X Could Vuskovic be the next Spurs superstar? Spurs agreed a £12million deal with Hajduk Split in 2023 to sign the Croatian teenage star, with his move being completed in the summer. Vuskovic made three appearances for the north London side during their pre-season campaign and delivered an impressive debut. He scored and assisted during their 2-0 win away to Reading early in the second half having just come on. Vuskovic is eyed as one of the most promising prospects in world football, and has been tipped succeed Spurs captain Cristian Romero. “How many players are there in the Spurs team now, who would be bought by one of the big four or five?” said former Spurs boss Martin Jol. “Romero could go anywhere, but you feel like if he plays for a while at his top level, he will get injured. Vuskovic’s goal guided Hamburg to their first win of the seasonGetty “Romero is a good, decent defender, but I will tell you one thing. The guy they sent to Hamburg now – Luka Vuskovic – will be better.” Vuskovic also has international experience in his locker as he made his senior debut for Croatia against the Czech Republic in June.

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Tottenham Hotspur loanee Luka Vuskovic believes he broke his finger when he bizarrely punched a goal post in action for Hamburg.

The centre-back, who is on loan for the 2025/26 season, started for the German side against Heidenheim on Saturday.

Vuskovic had an excellent chance to open the scoring for Hamburg in the first half but sent his close-range volley over the crossbar.

In an angered response, he appeared to shove opposition midfielder Arijon Ibrahimovic and then punch the post with his right fist.

Despite landing a relatively hard hit, Vuskovic appeared unfazed and actually went on to score for before half-time.

The 18-year-old volleyed in from inside the box to net his first goal for Hamburg on what was just his second appearance.

Rayan Philippe scored their second in the 2-1 home win, with Heidenheim earning a stoppage time consolation goal via Adam Kolle.

Speaking after the match per the Hamburger Morgenpost, Vuskovic offered an update on the condition of his hand.

“I probably broke a finger,” he said. “It’s an old injury; I broke it a few months ago.

“But I was so angry about missing such a great opportunity that I hit the post with my hand.”

A broken finger could spell a period on the sidelines for Vuskovic and put him out of action for Hamburg.

However, despite wearing a bandage, he then insisted: “It will heal, don’t worry.”

Spurs agreed a £12million deal with Hajduk Split in 2023 to sign the Croatian teenage star, with his move being completed in the summer.

Vuskovic made three appearances for the north London side during their pre-season campaign and delivered an impressive debut.

He scored and assisted during their 2-0 win away to Reading early in the second half having just come on.

Vuskovic is eyed as one of the most promising prospects in world football, and has been tipped succeed Spurs captain Cristian Romero.

“How many players are there in the Spurs team now, who would be bought by one of the big four or five?” said former Spurs boss Martin Jol.

“Romero could go anywhere, but you feel like if he plays for a while at his top level, he will get injured.

“Romero is a good, decent defender, but I will tell you one thing. The guy they sent to Hamburg now – Luka Vuskovic – will be better.”

Vuskovic also has international experience in his locker as he made his senior debut for Croatia against the Czech Republic in June.