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Plays 86 minutes Drkusic played 86 minutes during Tuesday's 2-0 win over North Macedonia.

Impact Drkusic got back on the pitch after an undisclosed issue put him in doubt. He got the start and played 86 minutes during the win. It was a comfortable match for the defender who played well though he wasn't really needed. Drkusic should be fully fit moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Withdrawn with apparent injury Drkusic was forced off with an apparent injury during Saturday's Nations League meeting with Scotland.

Impact Drkusic will be assessed, with more clarity expected once Slovenia have examined him. He had been one of the more prominent performers before the withdrawal, having struck the woodwork. Slovenia play again in three days, so his involvement in that fixture should indicate whether the problem is minor. The 26-year-old is not a regular starter at Espanyol, where Unai Nunez, Leandro Cabrera and Clemens Riedel are all ahead of him.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Loaned to Espanyol Drkusic joined Espanyol on loan with an option to buy through June 30, 2027, from Zenit, the club announced.

Impact Drkusic came through the youth setups of NK Krsko and SC Heerenveen before moving through Rende, NK Bravo, Sochi, Zenit and Red Star, winning a Russian league title and Super Cup along with a Serbian league title and cup along the way. The Slovenia international is expected to add defensive depth to Espanyol's backline this season.

AUGUST 14 • ROTOWIRE