Dusan Vlahovic Rejects Serbian National Team Call To Defend Juventus At AC Milan Home

Juventus player Dusan Vlahovic. (Photo: Twitter/@JuventusFC)

Dusan Vlahovic chose to refuse a call from the Serbian national team in the Euro 2024 Qualification. The decision was taken because the striker wanted to focus on restoring himself so that the nosa defended Juventus against AC Milan.

Vlahovic is known to have a back problem. This situation made the former Fiorentina player absent in the last two matches that Juventus played against tough opponents, Atalanta and Torino.

After not being able to strengthen the last two matches, Vlahovic's opportunity to contribute to the Old Lady had to be postponed. Because the calendar shows the international break agenda.

Vlahovic was actually called up by the Serbian national team for the match against Hungary and Montenegro in Euro 2024 Qualifiers. However, Vlahovic refused the call.

"However, he (Dusan Vlahovic) rejected (the Serbian national team's nickname) for trying to achieve full fitness with Juventus," the report quoted from Football Italia on Tuesday, October 10.

Although Vlahovic refused the country's call, communications between the two sides went positively. The Serbian Football Federation understands and provides an opportunity for Vlahovic to continue the recovery process at Continua.

Vlahovic's decision not to take the risk of appearing in the Serbian national team is also because of Juventus' agenda after the break. The Bianconerri will meet tough opponent AC Milan in the Italian Serie A follow-up week.

The fierce duel will take place at the San Siro Stadium, Monday, October 23. Vlahovic wants to be able to return to action and shine in the match after injury.

"Vlahovic wants to take advantage of his time to fully recover. That's for the next game against Milan," the report added.