Serbia national team faces injury setbacks ahead of Nations League

Serbia national team Dušan Vlahović injury Nations League Marko Nikolić Veljko Paunović

The Serbian national football team faces significant roster changes ahead of the Nations League cycle. Striker Dušan Vlahović has withdrawn from the squad due to a muscle injury sustained while playing for Beşiktaş. He is expected to be unavailable for the upcoming matches against Greece, the Netherlands, and Germany, though he may return to availability by mid-October.

In preparation for the upcoming fixtures, coach Veljko Paunović has several options in attack, including Luka Jović, Dejan Joveljić, Jovan Milošević, and Mihajlo Cvetković. Additionally, left-back Aleksa Terzić has returned to training and is available for selection, providing relief for a position that has been a recent concern for the technical staff.

AEK Athens coach Marko Nikolić has also commented on the state of Serbian football. He emphasized the necessity of fostering a deep commitment to the national jersey, citing the professional attitude of Croatian players as a benchmark for success. Nikolić suggested that building a culture where players view representing their country as a top priority is essential for the team to compete with elite international sides.

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AEK Athens · CSKA Moscow · Dušan Vlahović · FK Partizan · 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.