Pavlovic reassured by Milan, but perhaps out against Germany

Serbian defender Strahinja Pavlovic, a starter for AC Milan, was substituted in the 71st minute of Serbia's 2-1 loss to the Netherlands in the Nations League on Sunday evening, but doctors ruled out a serious injury, reporting only muscle fatigue.

Pavlovic had played every minute of all competitive matches for both Milan and Serbia before being substituted in the 71st minute of the 2-1 defeat to the Netherlands. The decision came on Sunday evening, when Serbia suffered the loss. His contribution had been crucial up to that point.

Pavlovic's condition confirmed

According to the latest updates from SportMediaset, the defender does not have a concerning injury, only muscle fatigue. Serbian sources had feared a possible exclusion from the upcoming October matches, but the medical assessment ruled out any long‑term damage.

Despite the good news, there is a possibility that Pavlovic will be rested for Serbia's next Nations League clash against Germany, scheduled for Thursday evening. The Serbian coach has not yet confirmed the decision, but the team could face the match without the central centre‑back.

Impact on the Serbian national team

Milan head coach Ruben Amorim spoke with the left‑back, confirming that Pavlovic should be available for the next Serie A match against Sassuolo, away on October 11. Amorim emphasized the importance of having the centre‑back fit for the league's restart.

The news lifted Milan fans, who feared a prolonged absence of the young defender born in 2001. The club expressed relief that the condition is not serious.

Milan can count on Pavlovic for the clash against Sassuolo, while Serbia will have to assess defensive options for the encounter with Germany. The final decision on his national team involvement remains uncertain, but the priority appears to be continuity in the league.