Paunović: Friendly match against Spain is a real test for the Nations League

Serbian national football team selector Veljko Paunović stated today that the friendly match against Spain will be a real test for the upcoming Nations League competitions and added that his team has no reason to fear a match against the European champions.

Paunović: Friendly match against Spain is a real test for the Nations League

TL;DR

  • The friendly match against Spain on March 27th is considered a key test for Serbia's upcoming Nations League competitions.
  • Coach Veljko Paunović believes Serbia has no reason to fear playing against Spain, the current European champions.
  • The match against Spain will help prepare the team for similar technical-tactical styles seen in the Netherlands and Germany within the Nations League.
  • Paunović emphasized that playing against top teams is necessary for Serbia's ambition to compete in and potentially win major tournaments.
  • The team is currently assessing player fitness, including Luka Jović, and has contingency plans for match venues and player call-ups.