# Serbia national football team injury setbacks

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/serbia-national-football-team-injury-setbacks
> Updated: 2026-09-22T00:08:43.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The Serbian national football team is facing roster challenges ahead of the UEFA Nations League Division A cycle. Striker Dušan Vlahović has been ruled out of upcoming matches, including fixtures against Greece and the Netherlands, due to a muscle injury sustained while playing for Beşiktaş in Turkey.

Coach Veljko Paunović is expected to utilize alternative attacking options such as Luka Jović, Dejan Joveljić, Jovan Milošević, and Mihajlo Cvetković. While Vlahović may return to availability by mid-October, his absence impacts the squad's preparation for matches against Greece, the Netherlands, and Germany.

## Claims

- Nikolić noted Partizan has improved its financial stability and youth academy promotion in the last two years. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Marko Nikolić stated that more work is required in the national team than at Partizan. (single source)
- Marko Nikolić believes Partizan will be in the top three within two months. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-22: Dušan Vlahović ruled out of four matches due to injury

Serbian striker Dušan Vlahović will miss the next four international matches, including UEFA Nations League fixtures, following an injury sustained in Turkey.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/duan-vlahovi-ruled-out-of-four-matches-due-to-injury

### 2026-09-21: Serbia national team faces injury setbacks ahead of Nations League

Serbia's national team will be without striker Dušan Vlahović for the upcoming Nations League due to injury. Coach Paunović looks to Luka Jović and others, while Marko Nikolić calls for greater player devotion.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/marko-nikoli-discusses-partizan-the-national-team-and-cska-moscow-departure

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