“It was no coincidence that Jovic signed for Real Madrid”

Serbia coach Dragan Stojkovic praises former Benfica player ahead of Spain game

Dragan Stojkovic, Serbia coach, left glowing praise for former Benfica player Luka Jovic , currently at Milan .

“He is a player with a lot of quality. It was no coincidence that I signed for Real Madrid . He has fantastic characteristics as a forward. He was unlucky against Switzerland, nor against Spain in Belgrade, where he had clear opportunities. But that is the life of a forward. You can’t expect every ball to end in a goal,” he began by explaining, in the preview of the clash with Spain, for the Nations League .

Luka Jovic was contractually linked to Real Madrid between 2019/2020 and 2021/2022.“I don’t know if Jovic can play the full 90 minutes, because he doesn’t have the rhythm of Milan . But he is very important for us and that’s why he is always called up. I believe in the quality he has and that he can be important. I’m happy with him and his attitude. The goals will come when we least expect them,” he added.

This season, Jovic has played three games for Milan , with Paulo Fonseca and Rafael Leão .