Injured Tomáš Suslov named in Slovakia squad for Nations League deciders

Tomáš Suslov has been named in the Slovakia national team squad for the upcoming November matches against Faroe Islands and Kazakhstan, despite currently sidelined with a thigh injury at Hellas Verona. The selection comes as Slovakia seeks at least one point to secure promotion to Nations League Division B, though key midfielder Stanislav Lobotka will also be absent for these fixtures.

Suslov sustained a moderate injury to the right biceps femoris muscle during a match against Pisa on October 25. While initial reports suggested minor damage, further diagnosis indicated an absence of up to six weeks. Expected return dates for club duty were projected as either November 24 against Virtus Entella or November 28 against Empoli, making his international availability unexpected.

Journalist Andrea Molinari stated that Slovakia’s medical team likely intends to examine Suslov and perform additional assessments upon his arrival. Head coach Vladimír Weiss acknowledged the severity of the injury but noted that Suslov expressed a strong desire to join the camp to assist his country. Molinari described the situation as unusual given the confirmed diagnosis.

The 24-year-old has featured in only four league matches this season following Hellas Verona's relegation to Serie B, without exceeding 45 minutes in any single appearance. Reports from Verona indicate he has not yet met performance expectations after a difficult previous campaign involving a knee ligament injury and zero goal contributions.