Pavlovic ‘unlikely’ to join Serbia squad due to kidney problem

AC Milan defender Strahinja Pavlovic is unlikely to join the Serbia national team for the November international break because of an ongoing kidney issue. Serbia head coach Veljko Paunovic confirmed the defender is currently undergoing tests to monitor the condition. Pavlovic had initially been called up alongside five other Serie A players for upcoming Nations League fixtures against Germany and Greece.

The health issue has already sidelined Pavlovic for Milan's last two competitive fixtures, including a 2-0 Europa League loss to Ferencvaros and a 2-1 Serie A victory against Genoa. While Paunovic indicated a slight possibility that Pavlovic could link up with the squad later, reports from Gianluca Di Marzio suggest he will miss the international window entirely.