The Serbian national team are facing a series of setbacks as they prepare for their upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Switzerland and Denmark. Head coach Dragan Stojkovic has revealed several injury concerns among key players, casting a shadow over the team’s preparations.
Calciomercaro report how Ivan Ilic, the Torino midfielder, has been ruled out of the national team due to a knee tendon injury sustained during the recent match against Juventus. This news comes as a blow to both the national team and Torino, who are already dealing with an ankle problem for Samuele Ricci.
Luka Jovic, the Milan striker, is also in doubt for the upcoming fixtures. While he has been included in the squad, his previous injury has put his participation in question for both matches. However, Stojkovic expressed optimism about the return of Juventus forward Dusan Vlahovic, considering it a significant boost for the team.
The Milinkovic-Savic brothers are also causing concern for different reasons. Sergej, the former Lazio player, has reportedly told Stojkovic that he is experiencing a psychological block and is not ready to play for the national team at this time. The coach emphasized that there are no personal issues between them, but rather it’s a matter of Sergej’s mental readiness.
Meanwhile, Vanja Milinkovic-Savic, the Torino goalkeeper, has reported an injury despite playing in recent matches for his club. He will undergo therapy and has not been called up to the national team as a result.
These injury woes come at a crucial time for Serbia, as they prepare to face Switzerland on November 15 and Denmark on November 18 in the UEFA Nations League. The absence of key players could significantly impact the team’s performance in these important fixtures.
