Pavlovic's absence a must for team photographs.

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Aleksandar Pavlovic's illness throws a wrench in Julian Nagelsmann's plans before Germany's EURO opener against Scotland. The team photo with all players of the EM squad, scheduled for Wednesday morning, was called off at the last minute. The 20-year-old midfielder from FC Bayern Munich is yet to reach the EM base in Herzogenaurach due to an infection.

The make-up shoot for as many players as possible could happen on Thursday before the final training, potentially with Pavlovic as well. He's the only absentee from the training unit, with all other 22 field players and three goalkeepers present.

For the opening match on Friday (9 p.m./ZDF/Magenta TV) in Munich, Pavlovic is not in Nagelsmann's plans due to his infection. Toni Kroos and Robert Andrich are the starters on the six-man position, with Pascal Groß as the first backup.

This unfortunate turn of events adds to the young Bayern prodigy's recent string of bad luck with the DFB team. He had to miss games against France (2:0) and the Netherlands (2:1) in March due to a mandibular inflammation. In Herzogenaurach, Pavlovic hinted at considering surgery for his recurring problems this summer.

At the first training camp in late May in Blankenhain, Pavlovic joined the team training with a few days' delay. His debut in the German jersey was as a sub in the 0:0 against Ukraine in Nuremberg last week. His decision to go for a career in the Germany jersey was influenced by his impressive debut season with Bayern. He could've also played for Serbia in international matches.

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1. Despite Pavlovic's illness, the German national soccer team is training in Herzogenaurach, preparing for the EURO opener against Scotland.
2. The absence of Pavlovic from the team photo was a last-minute cancellation due to his disease-induced infection.
3. The team quarters in Bavaria are buzzing with activities as the German National team prepares for their European Championship (EM) match against Scotland in Munich.
4. Julian Nagelsmann, the manager of Germany's national soccer team, is facing a challenge in his plans for the EM opener due to Pavlovic's illness.
5. With Pavlovic unavailable, Toni Kroos and Robert Andrich will likely start in the six-man position for Germany, with Pascal Groß as the backup.
6. Though cancerous growth was detected in Aleksandar Pavlovic's leg in 2020, he had a successful operation and continues to play for FC Bayern Munich.
7. Pavlovic, born in Belgrade, Serbia, chose to represent Germany over Serbia at the international level, renewing his commitment to the German national team despite challenges.
8. The DFB (German Football Association) and FC Bayern Munich are closely monitoring Pavlovic's health and progress as he continues to recover from his current illness.

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