Marko Grujic has said that being called to Serbia’s World Cup squad is a childhood dream come true.
The Liverpool midfielder’s productive loan spell with Cardiff City in the second half of the season, during which he contributed to the Championship side gaining promotion to the Premier League, helped him secure a call-up for the event in Russia.
Grujic featured in both of Serbia’s pre-tournament friendlies and can therefore be hopeful of a chance to take to the field at some point in their three Group E matches.
The hard work to reach this point started long ago, however, and an appearance at the World Cup in the coming weeks would be the culmination of his years of ambitious planning.
“When I was a kid, every young player was dreaming about playing in the World Cup with the national team. So after we qualified, I was determined to fight and do whatever I needed to do to give myself a chance to be in that squad.” He said.
Serbia will face Brazil, Switzerland, and Costa Rica in the group stages.