Vlahovic Not in Serbia Squad Due to Personal Matter

It has been officially announced that Dusan Vlahovic of Besiktas, one of the most important names in Serbia's goal-scoring, will not be in the squad.

Head coach Veljko Paunovic, speaking to the press, said the player has a personal matter he needs to resolve. Paunovic said he did not want to speak on the player's behalf and that the question should be put to Vlahovic himself.

The head coach said Vlahovic's absence is a loss for the team. Paunovic also noted that the situation is an opportunity for the other players to show their preparedness, loyalty and commitment to the national team.