On the evening between Thursday and Friday, Serbia had the strength to stop the European Champions Spain at 0-0. On the pitch, protagonists for better or for worse, the Rossoneri Pavlovic and Jovic. The defender was one of the best on the pitch in the match, while the attacker was one of the worst, missing a sensational goal in front of goal. “Tonight – explained Pavlovic – I was not the most combative, many of my teammates fought at an incredible level and I am very proud of this, it satisfies me even more. At this moment things are different compared to the European Championship, there are many new arrivals, players who are debuting and who are eager to test themselves. Fresh forces, new energy: we must continue like this”
The words of coach Stojkovic
Coach Stojkovic himself came to pay his compliments to the Milan defender: “There is nothing strange in his performance. At the European Championships in Germany he played at a high level, the reward came in the form of a transfer to Milan and this should not be surprising when it comes to him”. His performances with Milan also confirm these words.
Full stop right away
Despite having been with the team for just a month, Pavlovic immediately earned the respect of the fans, first off the pitch with his statements and his warrior-like attitude and then on the pitch as well. Fonseca immediately included him in the Rossoneri’s starting lineup and the Serbian was the only defender not to succumb completely in the three disastrous opening games of the season. Against Parma and Lazio above all, Pavlovic showed his physical strength and his character on the pitch: at the Olimpico he also scored his first goal for the Rossoneri. Of course there is room for improvement – and this is also good news – and we hope that this season, his first in a top club, his potential can be expressed to the full.