The Benfica塞尔维亚 defender, Nemanja Matic, was again called up for the Croatian national team, returning to the national team after a period of absence. The Croatian Federation announced the list of players called for the next international fixtures, where the Benfica player's name appears among the Croatian coach's chosen ones.
The call-up represents recognition of the player's importance in the Croatian football scene, which continues to closely follow the defensive midfielder's performance in Portugal. Matic has been a constant presence in the national team's selections since his debut for the country, accumulating dozens of caps throughout his career.
With this call-up, the player temporarily leaves training at the Estádio da Luz to join his national team colleagues. His absence presents a challenge for the Benfica coach, who will have to reorganize the red midfielder during the period the player is on international duty.
Croatia is thus preparing for the upcoming qualification or friendly matches, counting on Matic's experience in the center of the pitch. Benfica temporarily loses one of its key players at the end of the season, at a time when domestic competitions are entering a decisive phase.
