The second training before the start of the League of Nations is behind the "falcons" - Stefan Savić arrived at the Stari aerodrome, but due to an injury he did not train, while Igor Vujacić was not at the Camp of the Football Association for the same reason.
That would be the main news, but also a confirmation of the big problems in which the football coach of Montenegro Robert Prosinečki found himself in the preparation of the matches for Iceland on Friday and Wales three days later.
"There are a lot of injuries, not all of them have arrived yet, but I believe that those of us who are there will show that we can be counted on," said Miloš Brnović, the midfielder of "Sokol".
Along with problems in defense, Montenegro will have to open the new cycle in Rejkjavik and Nikšić without Marko Janković, Edvin Kuč and Vasilij Adžić.
"We still don't know who will be able to play, but really this is a chance for all the other players against serious rivals, as well as a real test before the World Cup qualifiers," added Brnović.
We can show a lot
After four friendly matches (two in March and two in June), "Falcons" will perform in competitive matches for the first time with the new coach.
"We used the previous four friendly games to best prepare for what is to come - we are ready to welcome the start of the League of Nations, where we will have something to show," the Budućnosti footballer has no doubt.
The first rival is Iceland - a great selection that was one step away from qualifying for Euro 2024, and which defeated England in a friendly match at "Wembley" in June.
"This is a high-quality, highly organized and fast team - they showed that in earlier matches, such as the duel with England and the Netherlands. They showed that they can play with everyone, but I think we have our chance," emphasized Brnović.
The guy who fought for a place among the "falcons" from the domestic championship knows how important the right opening of new actions is...
"Every start is very important and it is certain that the first games will show a lot in which direction this cycle is going. We are impatiently waiting for everything to start, I think we can show a lot".
Team spirit and maximum are destroying Iceland
Where does Montenegro see a chance in Reykjavik?
"Through something we showed in friendly matches - team spirit, the maximum of all players. When it's like that, I think we can play with everyone," Brnović believes.
Iceland is also interesting from the point of view of travel...
"It's a long way, but in this sport there are no alibis, we have to adapt quickly and do what we can".
After the battle in the north of Europe, the "falcons" expect a duel with Wales in Nikšić, after the stadium under Gorica fell due to the disastrous pitch.
"We at Budućnost had a problem with the field near Gorica all summer, but I don't make a difference - we have to quickly adapt to the conditions that are there and present ourselves in the best possible light," Brnović is clear.
Five players from the 1st CFL - proof that he has quality
Brnović made his debut for Montenegro with the arrival of Robert Prosinečki - he played 23 minutes against North Macedonia in March, and 90 minutes against Belgium in June.
Previously, there were not many players from the MeridianBet First Montenegrin Football League, now there are five of them - along with Brnovć, his teammates from Budućnost Milan Mijatović, Milan Vukotić and Vladimir Perišić, and there is also the talented goalkeeper of Dečić Igor Nikić.
"It's a really nice thing - it will be an opportunity for us to show that there is quality in our league and to impose ourselves on the coach for further matches," concluded Brnović.
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