AC Milan needed to add a central defender in the summer, and when Strahinja Pavlovic was elected to be added to the squad things seemed rather positive. However, the Serbian defender has been absent recently, and questions are being asked.
When it comes to summer signings, there is always a period of embedment into the squad, and perhaps we can argue Pavlovic is currently experiencing that. When you consider the start to the season he had though, there is a deeper worry.
Against Parma, Lazio, Venezia and Liverpool, Pavlovic was present throughout the full ninety minutes. Looking at the games against Inter, Lecce and Fiorentina, the Serb has played just one minute, a notable drop-off, leading Milan News to question where he is.
In the opening games, he was one of the few players to earn credit, being named as one of the better performers in the team, but since the Liverpool game, he has found himself stuck to the bench. Whilst his performance was poor, the report questions why Tomori has not seen similar punishments given he has also been poor.
As a whole, hope is not lost about the young defender, and the international break – where he will play a large part – should help him refind his rhythm.