Tottenham duo Luka Vuskovic and Alfie Devine have an exciting few weeks ahead
Tottenham duo Luka Vuskovic and Alfie Devine have big days ahead after helping Westerlo secure their top-flight status, they now have to fight for a spot in the Europa Conference League.
Luka Vuskovic has been enjoying an impressive loan spell at Belgian side Westerlo. The defender, who only turned 18 a few months ago, is now eligible to return to Spurs this summer.
During his time at Westerlo, the Croatian centre-back has been catching the eye. Not too long ago, Vuskovic achieved something no defender in Europe’s top ten leagues has managed this season.
According to stats, no defender has received a higher rating than the Croat in a game where they didn’t score or assist.
However, while individual performances are always a plus, what matters most is the team’s collective success. Both Tottenham starlets Vuskovic and Devine have now played key roles in helping Westerlo reach an important milestone this week.
Alfie Devine and Luka Vuskovic help Westerlo secure survival
Following their strong displays this season, Alfie Devine and Luka Vuskovic have helped Westerlo steer clear of relegation, a fate that loomed over them just weeks ago.
Their latest impact came in a crucial 2-1 victory over bottom-side Beerschot, a result that lifted Westerlo to ninth place—comfortably avoiding the relegation play-offs for teams finishing between 13th and 16th.
In the match, Tottenham midfielder Devine continued his return from a hamstring injury, coming off the bench for another half-hour of action in the win.
Meanwhile, Vuskovic played the full match at centre-back. Despite Westerlo conceding, the young defender put in a solid performance, earning a 7.4 FotMob rating.
That win has now set up a play-off opportunity for Westerlo against other mid-table sides, with a Europa Conference League spot for next season still up for grabs.
Tottenham’s loan strategy paying off
It’s great to see two Tottenham Hotspur loanees having such a big impact at their club. This only bodes well for Spurs, whose youth-driven approach is clearly bearing fruit.
We’ve already seen how players like Lucas Bergvall and Archie Gray have shown their value this season.
Next year, there’s every chance that Vuskovic or Devine will follow in their footsteps and stake a claim for a spot in the first team.
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