Battered Pavlovic for the DFB? FC Bayern expresses concerns - Aleksandar Pavlović's Germany call-up in doubt due to lingering hip injury
Aleksandar Pavlović's place in Germany's upcoming friendlies is uncertain due to hip discomfort. The Bayern Munich midfielder, a key figure in Julian Nagelsmann's World Cup plans, may miss the matches against Switzerland and Ghana later this month. Club officials have raised concerns about his fitness ahead of the international break.
Pavlović sat out Bayern's 4-0 victory over Union Berlin at the weekend, sparking worries over his condition. Both head coach Vincent Kompany and sporting director Christoph Freund have questioned whether he should join the national squad. Freund noted the player's heavy workload, warning that pushing too hard now could risk a longer-term issue.
The final call on Pavlović's availability will come after talks with the medical team. Kompany and Nagelsmann agree that protecting the 20-year-old's fitness is crucial—not just for the World Cup, but also for Bayern's final two months of the season. Germany's squad is set to assemble in Herzogenaurach on Monday, though Pavlović's participation remains in doubt.
With nine senior caps already, Pavlović is a strong contender for a starting role at the 2026 World Cup. His absence from the friendlies would give Nagelsmann's team less time to assess his form before the tournament. The priority for both club and country is ensuring he recovers fully before key matches ahead.
