Although Dušan Vlahović was officially included in Veliko Paunović’s roster for the Serbian national team’s Nations League matches against Germany and Greece, the Besiktas forward will ultimately not be participating.
Serbia’s national team coach revealed in a press conference that Vlahović is dealing with a personal matter that he must first resolve, meaning he is unable to play for the national team. His absence is forcing the coaching staff to look for alternatives for the front line.
This is a significant loss for Serbia, even though the team has little to play for in the tournament. Vlahović, for his part, has made 14 appearances this season, scoring nine goals and providing one assist, making him one of his team’s key attacking options.
*photo source: AP
