Concerns arise as FC Bayern Munich star ruled out for German national team – Potential replacement from VfB Stuttgart?
FC Bayern Munich's Aleksandar Pavlovic unlikely to join the German national team due to injury, with potential replacement from VfB Stuttgart. Get all the details on this development and the upcoming matches here.
It appears that Bayern Munich's Aleksandar Pavlovic will not be able to join the German national team.As Christian Falk, Bild’s football editor, revealed on the TV programme ‘BILD Sport on WELT TV’, the midfielder from Germany’s record-breaking champions will not be travelling to join the DFB squad on Monday as planned, but will instead remain in Munich to recover from his injury.Consequently, he is unlikely to be available to the German national team and head coach Julian Nagelsmann for the two friendlies against Switzerland on Friday and against Ghana the following Monday.The decision was reportedly made following a further medical examination on Sunday. Bayern officials are said to have agreed with the DFB not to take any risks with the 22-year-old.Pavlovic missed Bayern’s Bundesliga match yesterday, Saturday, due to hip problems. According to FCB sporting director Christoph Freund, the 22-year-old “has played a lot recently and has been complaining of pain. It would be bad for everyone involved if he were to suffer a more serious injury. We have to be careful." He had already been substituted while carrying an injury during the 4-1 Champions League win against Atalanta Bergamo.It is unclear whether Pavlovic will be able to travel to the upcoming international matches later on. According to Bild, Nagelsmann will, at least for the time being, call up Angelo Stiller from VfB Stuttgart as a replacement. The 24-year-old would be the fifth VfB Stuttgart player in the DFB squad, following Deniz Undav, Jamie Leweling, Alexander Nübel and Josha Vagnoman.DateTimeMatchSaturday, 4 April3.30 pmSC Freiburg v FC Bayern (Bundesliga)Tuesday, 7 April9.00 pmReal Madrid v FC Bayern (Champions League)Saturday, 11 April6.30 pmFC St. Pauli v FC Bayern (Bundesliga)Wednesday, 15 April9.00 pmFC Bayern v Real Madrid (Champions League)Sunday, 19 April5.30 pmFC Bayern v VfB Stuttgart (Bundesliga)Add GOAL.com as a preferred source on Google to see more of our reporting
FC Bayern Munich Star to Miss German National Team Duty
Bayern Munich's Aleksandar Pavlovic will not be able to join the German national team due to a hip injury, confirmed by Bild's football editor, Christian Falk. The 22-year-old midfielder will remain in Munich for recovery instead of joining the DFB squad for upcoming friendlies.
Injury Concerns and Decision Making
Pavlovic's absence from Bayern's recent Bundesliga match and previous Champions League game raised concerns about his fitness. Bayern officials, in agreement with the DFB, opted not to risk exacerbating his injury by allowing him to participate in the international matches against Switzerland and Ghana.
Potential Replacement from VfB Stuttgart
With Pavlovic out, reports suggest that Julian Nagelsmann may turn to Angelo Stiller from VfB Stuttgart as a temporary replacement. Stiller, a 24-year-old midfielder, could join four other VfB Stuttgart players in the German national team.
Upcoming Matches
Despite the setback with Pavlovic, FC Bayern faces a series of crucial matches in April, including Bundesliga fixtures against SC Freiburg and FC St. Pauli, as well as Champions League clashes with Real Madrid. Additionally, a Bundesliga encounter with VfB Stuttgart awaits Bayern later in the month.
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