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Serbia national team faces injury setback ahead of Nations League
The Serbian national football team faces significant roster changes ahead of their Nations League campaign. Striker Dušan Vlahović has been ruled out of the upcoming four matches due to a calf injury sustained while playing for Beşiktaş. National team coach Veljko Paunović confirmed that Vlahović contacted him directly regarding the injury.
To compensate for Vlahović's absence, Paunović is expected to rely on Luka Jović, who is currently in strong form with AEK Athens, alongside Dejan Joveljić, Jovan Milošević, and Mihajlo Cvetković. Additionally, the squad receives a boost with the return of Dušan Tadić to the national team after a two-year hiatus.
Defensive options have also seen updates, with left-back Aleksa Terzić returning to training after injury concerns, potentially competing with Stefan Bukin and Petar Sukačev for a starting role. Serbia is set to begin their Nations League cycle with a match against Greece at the Rajko Mitić Stadium.
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AEK Athens · Besiktas · CSKA Moscow · Dusan Tadic · Dušan Vlahović · FK Partizan · Luka Jović · Marko Nikolić · Serbia National Team · Serbia national football team · Veljko Paunović
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Nikolić noted Partizan has improved its financial stability and youth academy promotion in the last two years.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Marko Nikolić believes Partizan will be in the top three within two months.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Marko Nikolić stated that more work is required in the national team than at Partizan.