Veljko Paunović, the new coach of the Serbian national football team, has announced his starting eleven for the upcoming World Cup match against England. This highly anticipated clash is set to take place on Thursday at 20:45. Paunović described the match as a “World Cup final” for Serbia.
Significance of the Match
This encounter poses a major challenge. England is regarded as one of the strongest national teams globally and is a top contender for the World Cup title. A victory for Serbia would be a significant achievement.
New Beginnings Under Paunović
Since assuming the role of head coach, Paunović has infused new energy into the team. His statements and those of the players reflect an increased confidence, crucial for facing such formidable opponents. The emphasis is now on playing dynamic football rather than merely focusing on the outcome.
Formation Changes
Paunović is expected to implement a tactical shift from the previous coach, Dragan Stojković. The team is likely to adopt a 4-2-3-1 formation, moving away from the earlier system that employed three central defenders and two forwards.
Expected Starting Eleven
The lineup is still a topic of some speculation, especially regarding the goalkeeper position. However, an edge seems to be held by the more experienced Đorđe Rajković over Filip Petrović.
- Goalkeeper: Rajković
- Defenders:
- Mimović (Right Back)
- Milenković (Center Back)
- Pavlović (Center Back)
- Terzić (Left Back)
- Midfielders:
- Stanković
- Lukić
- Forwards:
- Živkovic (Left Wing)
- Kostić (Right Wing)
- Samardžić (Attacking Midfielder)
- Vlahović (Striker)
With this anticipated lineup, Serbia hopes to put up a strong performance against the English side. The match marks a crucial test for Paunović in his coaching debut at such a high level.
