Strahinja Pavlovic to Miss Europa League Clash Against Ferencvaros
Strahinja Pavlovic will not be included in AC Milan’s squad for their upcoming Europa League match against Ferencvaros, though the decision comes without any injury concerns.
The match is set to take place at San Siro on Thursday at 17:45 GMT (18:45 CET).
According to reports from Sky Sport Italia, Milan Press and more, Pavlovic was absent from today’s training session and will not even be on the bench for this fixture.
This does not signify another injury concern for a team already missing key players such as Fikayo Tomori, Matteo Gabbia, Ruben Loftus-Cheek, Samuel Chukwueze, Alexis Saelemaekers, and suspended Mike Maignan.
Pavlovic Receives Rest from Milan
ITALY – OCTOBER 31: Nicolo Barella of FC Internazionale is challenged by Strahinja Pavlovic and Koni De Winter of AC Milan during the Serie A match between AC Milan and FC Internazionale at Stadio Giuseppe Meazza on October 31, 2026 in Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
Coach Ruben Amorim and his team have opted to give Pavlovic some much-needed rest, as he has played almost every minute for Milan this season.
The defender started in all 10 Serie A matches and three Europa League games, with his only substitution being at the 81st minute during a 4-0 victory against RB Salzburg on October 15.
MILAN, ITALY – MAY 24: Strahinja Pavlovic of AC Milan dejected after the Serie A match between AC Milan and Cagliari Calcio at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on May 24, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)
After accumulating 1,161 minutes of play, the 25-year-old Serbia international has earned a respite.
He has logged more minutes on the pitch this season than any other player on the Milan roster, including goalkeeper Mike Maignan.
The last time Pavlovic was not in the starting lineup was during Milan’s 1-0 home defeat to Parma in February 2026.
