The national squad is what's being discussed. - There won't be a team photo without Pavlovic's presence.
Aleksandar Pavlovic's illness disrupts Julian Nagelsmann's preparations before the EURO 2024 opening match against Scotland. The team photo with all players in the squad was scheduled to take place, but cancelled shortly before the training session due to his absence. The young midfielder of FC Bayern Munich had not arrived at the EURO headquarters in Herzogenaurach due to an infection.
The make-up shooting with as many as possible of the 26 players in the squad may happen on Thursday before the final training, and potentially with Pavlovic as well. The Munich player was the only one absent during the Wednesday training session. All other 22 midfielders and three goalkeepers were present.
In Nagelsmann's plans for the opening match against Scotland on Friday at 9 p.m. in Munich, Pavlovic is not currently included because of the infection. Toni Kroos and Robert Andrich are set to take the six-man position. Pascal Groß serves as the backup.
Unfortunate streak of injuries with the German teamAleksandar Pavlovic's unfortunate streak of injuries with the German team continues. In March, a potential debut had to be canceled due to an eye infection in the matches against France (2:0) and the Netherlands (2:1). In Herzogenaurach, he revealed he was considering an operation for recurring issues this summer.
During the first training camp at the end of May in Blankenhain, Pavlovic joined the team training with a few days' delay. His national team debut occurred as a substitute in the 0:0 against Ukraine in Nuremberg earlier in the week. Pavlovic decided to pursue a career with the Germany jersey after his impressive debut season with Bayern. He could also play for Serbia in international matches.
