Title: Macedonia Injury Update
The Macedonian Football Federation (FMD) has announced the recovery of several key players from their respective injuries, including defender Dimitar Kostic and midfielder Aleksandar Mitrović.
Dimitar Kostic, who was suffering from a knee injury for months, is now fully recovered and expected to return to action soon. The 27-year-old Serbian international has been out of the field since January 11, when he suffered a dislocated kneecap in his right knee during a match against Greece.
Kostic's recovery has been swift, with the FMD confirming that he will be available for selection for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against France and Italy on February 5 and March 4, respectively.
Meanwhile, Aleksandar Mitrović, who sustained a hip ligament injury in November, has also been making progress. The 26-year-old Croatian international was initially sidelined due to a minor knee injury but was later ruled out for the rest of the season by the FMD.
Mitrović is currently undergoing physiotherapy at the National Hospital for Sports Medicine in Sofia,Football Hot List where he is expected to make a full comeback in the coming weeks or months. The FMD said that Mitrović's rehabilitation process would take some time, but they were optimistic about his potential to return to action.
The FMD also confirmed that two other injured players have been successfully treated and returned to training. These include goalkeeper Miroslav Bajković, who had a torn ACL in his left knee earlier this year, and midfielder Miroslav Šafrin, who had a broken ankle in the previous season.
The FMD's latest update comes as the country prepares for its UEFA Nations League fixtures against France and Italy, which start on February 5 and March 4, respectively. The tournament marks the first major international competition for the country since it was stripped of its Euro 2016 qualification status following the adoption of the new UEFA Champions League format.
In conclusion, the Macedonian football federation has continued to work towards recovering key players from their respective injuries, while preparing for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against France and Italy. The FMD's latest update shows that progress is being made, and that the country remains committed to returning to the European stage once again.