The German players returned to training on Monday, with the exception of Aleksandar Pavlovic. The German Football Federation (DFB) revealed on Monday that. Aleksandar Pavlovic was the only player in the squad who did not return to training as scheduled. Because the 20-year-old midfielder was ill. But no further details were given, Sky Germany reported UFABET
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann gave his players the chance to have a break over the weekend. After Friday’s 2-1 friendly win over Greece and the squad returned to training on Monday. With Pavlovic, who has been ill, expected to be absent from the training camp on Monday. That has led the DFB to keep the 20-year-old out of the squad ahead of their opening game against Scotland on Friday.
‘Pavlovic did not return on Monday because the player was infected.’ the DFB said in a brief statement, without providing further details.
Bayern Munich midfielder Pavlovic has struggled with tonsillitis in the past. Which ruled him out of his Germany debut in March. But he has included in the German squad for Euro 2024.
The 20-year-old Pavlovic had a breakout season for Bayern Munich. And was one of the few bright spots in a rare trophyless campaign for his club. It’s not the first time illness has interfer with his national team plans.