Vuskovic 'enjoying' his time with Brighton after making Amex debut

Brighton's record signing Luka Vuskovic expressed his pleasure at making his home debut at Amex Stadium during a friendly match against Roma. The centre-back played in the first half before being substituted for the second half by club captain Lewis Dunk. Vuskovic stated to BBC Radio Sussex that the most important aspect for him as a defender is maintaining a clean sheet, but he believes the team played exceptionally well.

He added that his first two or three weeks at Brighton have been enjoyable and that everyone at the club, including coaches and teammates, welcomed him warmly. Vuskovic sees his new team as a strong group of young individuals ready to progress both as players and people. He anticipates a successful season for Brighton. Brighton's head coach Fabian Hürezer commented that Vuskovic is mature for his age and quickly adapts to new situations, which demonstrates his quality.

The coach asserted that Vuskovic will be an essential player for Brighton, recognizing that he scored numerous goals at his former club. This should benefit the team during set pieces, a crucial element in the Premier League. Hürezer emphasized that Vuskovic should continue to improve but currently possesses the correct mindset and attitude.

Hürezer highlighted that Vuskovic is a significant threat, mainly due to his goal-scoring ability. Listen to Hürezer's full interview on BBC Sounds and Vuskovic's conversation below.