Vlahovic Rejects Serbia National Team Invitation

Beşiktaş striker Dusan Vlahovic has turned down an invitation from Serbia national team head coach Veljko Paunovic. Serbian media reported that the star player set certain conditions for joining the national team.

The report stated that Vlahovic asked to be given the No. 9 shirt and the captain's armband. It was said that the player, who wants to be recognized as the biggest star and leader of the national team, had these demands rejected. Following this, the Beşiktaş player reportedly informed the team that he would not be able to join the national team for “personal reasons.”

According to the Serbian press, it appears quite difficult for Vlahovic to be called up to the national team again under Paunovic. Attention now turns to whether the player will respond to these claims.

The report also recalled that the forward made his debut for Serbia in October 2020, has played 41 matches so far and scored 16 goals. However, it was noted that the player has never been the main name that decides the outcome of matches, and has remained in the shadow of Aleksandar Mitrovic, who has brought victories to his team in critical moments.