Not a match report but not all posts will necessarily from one from now on.
It comes from a realisation of the strength of the Serbian national team. They currently rank 20th in the world but I believe they could be a lot higher. Let's look at why:
Vidic. - We all know the fearless Man Utd destroyer is a key part of their recent success and has helped them reach only 2 loses all season. Truly a world class defender who has strength, bravery, positioning and is great in the air on defence or attack.
Ivanovic. - The Chelsea squad have said he is the strongest player at the squad (physically) and they have Drogba and Alex. Truly an athlete, with strength to beat anyone combined with pace and a great goal scoring record with his head, has become an essential player for Chelsea in the last 2 years and holds a regular place in a truly top team.
Aleksandar Kolarov. - Man City's recent acquisition who is holding a first team place in the impressive Man City squad. Has a formidable long range shot with his left foot - having knocked unconscious several players with it while playing in Italy! Has the pace to play on the wing as well as strength for his preferred position of left back, another top class player in Serbias back four.
Neven Subotić. - The last player to complete amazing back four, he would slot in at centre back with Ivanovic at right back. The 6'4 young Dortmund player is already holding down a first team place at just 22 and touted as one of the best in the league.
This back four could match any other countries, and with Subotic still developing, and Kolarov still establishing himself in the Premier League it can still improve. A strong defence like this definitely better than 19 other countries in the world, it is more like top 4.
Let's look at the midfield:
Dejan Stanković - The legendary Internazionale a attacking midfielder is still only 32, although it seems like he has been around forever. He is a great captain to the country and can help string passes together to the quality that is required of a great team. Long shots are another of his speciality, making him a constant threat from midfield.
Miloš Krasić - The young star of the team. He may be 26 now but having just moved to Juventus, he is lighting up the Serie A. Brutal pace and acceleration with strength allows him to outrun and quickly get past almost anyone. Add skills and trickery to his physical traits and you have a World Class winger. He plays right midfield and does a shining job of it.
This concludes part 1 of the Serbian squad overview.
On with part 2. This team drew with Estonia away 1-1 when last spoken - not a bad result.
Nikola Žigić - The Serbian giant playing for Birmingham and not doing a bad job in the Premier League. His 6'7 height and strength makes him a real threat in the air. He is a great target man often requiring two defenders to handle him, lacks the technical touch of many strikers but does the job with his physical presence.
Miralem Sulejmani - I see Sulejmani as the new star forward for Serbia, replacing the outgoing but brilliant Serb legend Marko Pantelić. Sulejmani is a great technical forward and upcoming start for Holland club Ajax. Possessing great pace, and only 22 with caps for Serbia he will provide the Ying to the Yang of Zigic.
To conclude Serbia have a brilliant, relatively young squad and should grow as an international team in the coming years
