Ivaylo Chochev to miss the start of Bulgaria's Nations League campaign
The Bulgarian national football team will have to manage without one of its key players in the upcoming matches of the Nations League tournament. Midfielder Ivaylo Chochev has been dropped from the squad for the first matches of the campaign.
The reason for the player's absence is related to the need for recovery time. The national team's coaching staff confirmed that he will not be available for the matches against the Luxembourg team, which are scheduled for the end of September and the beginning of October.
Chochev's absence is a serious blow to the Bulgarian squad, as he is an important figure in the middle of the pitch. The manager will have to look for alternative options to build the team's play in these important matches, which are of great significance for Bulgaria's standing in the group.
The upcoming matches are key to the "Lions'" ambitions in the tournament. Fans hope that the remaining players will show good form and manage to achieve the necessary results despite the absence of the experienced midfielder.
It is expected that in the coming days it will become clear whether new players will be called up in his place. The Bulgarian team continues its preparations for the important tests that lie ahead on the international stage.