Лазаров го објасни причината зошто Манасков не е дел од составот против Португалија: Треба да поседуваш желба да играш за репрезентацијата.

The absence of Dejan Manaskov and Goce Georgievski from the Macedonian national team’s extended roster for the upcoming match against Portugal was a surprise for those who don’t follow the team closely. However, for those who have been more involved in the team’s recent events, especially those who were present in Krakow and Plock at the World Cup, it was expected. Coach Kire Lazarov says he will give a chance to younger left wings Kuzmanoski and Atanasijevic against Portugal, but that Manaskov could return to the national team. Lazarov decided to give a chance to younger players, like Cvetan Kuzmanoski and Petar Atanasijevic, after the World Cup, and hopes they will prove their worth against Portugal. For Manaskov, the door to the national team is still open, as the decision is not final. Macedonia and Portugal will play their first match in Skopje on March 9 and the second in Matosinhos on March 12. Both teams are already practically qualified for the 2024 European Championships, and now they will compete for first place in their group.