Serbia missing five key players for Italy qualifier
SIGNAL31.08.2026 07:58 UTC
9h 32m before kickoff
KICKOFF31.08.2026 17:30 UTC
SCORE64:76
Serbia travel to Italy for a crucial FIBA World Cup qualifier without Vasilije Micić, Bogdan Bogdanović, Bogoljub Marković (club refusal), and Filip Petrušev and Nikola Topić (health issues).
What it means
- Five regulars out: Micić, Bogdanović, Marković unavailable due to clubs; Petrušev and Topić injured.
- Nikola Jokić remains the anchor for the weakened Serbian side.
- Italy also missing Alessandro Paiola and Riccardo Rossato, but Simone Fontecchio returns.
Model read
Serbia's squad is significantly weakened for this must-win qualifier, with five key players absent, though Jokić's presence keeps them competitive; Italy's own absences are less severe.
ImpactStrong
players out5
CompetitionFIBA World Cup Qualifiers
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