Attention, Benfica! After recent run, Pavlidis to miss trip to the Luz | OneFootball

Vangelis Pavlidis has been called up by the Greek national team for the upcoming international commitments, maintaining a regular presence in the selections of Ivan Jovanović, the national coach. The Benfica forward - who sees the forward being awarded - is included in the list released this Monday.

The number 14 for Benfica has so far earned 53 caps for the senior national team, with a total of 10 goals scored. Among the call-ups is also Odysseas Vlachodimos, a former goalkeeper for the Eagles, who returns to the options of the Hellenic team.

As main missions, Greece faces two friendly matches, against Paraguay on March 27, and against Hungary on March 31. The team did not secure qualification for the next World Cup.

It should be noted that the striker is very close to experiencing the longest goal drought with the Benfica jersey. With six consecutive games without celebrating any successful shot, the Greek now aims at Vitória SC to try to avoid the worst form period at Luz.

This season, playing for Benfica, Vangelis Pavlidis - valued at 35 million euros - has already played a total of 46 official matches: 26 in the Liga Portugal Betclic, 14 in the Champions League, three in the Portuguese Cup, two in the League Cup, and one in the Super Cup. In the 3,788 minutes he was on the pitch, the Greek recorded 28 goals and five assists.

Check the full list of call-ups:

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