Serbia, sudden withdrawal: Ilic misses the Nations League due to Achilles tendon problems

How many injured. There have already been several defections suffered by the national teams involved in the Nations League, friendlies and matches valid for qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. Among these, the Serbiawho a few moments ago announced the absence of Ivan Ilyich in the matches against Switzerland and Spain, scheduled for 12 and 15 October respectively (both at 8.45pm).

The Torino midfielder, who played only 29 minutes against Inter in the last Serie A clash (lost 3-2), has experienced some Achilles tendon problems and for this reason he will miss the Nations League matches: “Ivan Ilic will miss the October match due to an inflammation of the Achilles tendon”, reports the Serbian Football Federation. We are clearly awaiting official feedback from the Granata club regarding the player’s physical condition.

Then talking about themeeting took place between Ilic and coach Stojković: “Ivan Ilić came to the FSS Sports Center in Stara Pazova, in the company of one of the doctors of our best national team, Dejan Aleksandrić, to report the news to coach Dragan Stojković, greet his teammates and wish everyone the best success in the next matches in the “A” division of the Nations League”.