Montenegro, Millwall goalkeeper Matija Sarkic dies at age 26
Matija Sarkic, the Montenegro goalkeeper who played for English second-tier club Millwall, has died. He was 26.JUNE 15
With club for preseason Sarkic will be on the bench for a preseason friendly versus FC Porto on Tuesday, having returned from a loan spell at Stoke City.
Impact Sarkic should be considered a long shot to beat out Daniel Bentley for the No. 2 spot behind Jose Sa, so fantasy players probably should be expecting him to go out on loan again this season.
JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Matija Sarkic: His extraordinary journey across Europe to starting for Wolves Matija Sarkic’s journey to playing for the Wolves first team last night has been more than a little unconventional
AUGUST 24, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Makes squad Saturday Sarkic was in the match day squad to face Leeds on Saturday.
Impact Sarkic had been a doubt due to a hamstring injury, but recovered in time to take part in Saturday's squad. The keeper will serve as a backup to Jose Sa with the majority of his minutes likely to come from Cup competitions.
AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Protecting hamstring Sarkic is dealing with "upper hamstring pain" and after some rest, is expected to re-join training next week, team Doctor Rob Chakraverty announced Wednesday.
Impact Sarkic is likely to back up Jose Sa given how the squad lines up for now, so his status isn't as integral to the team's success. With a role in the first team assured for now, Sarkic will likely play in a number of matches, though whether that will remain in Cup competitions or in the league is yet to be disclosed.
JULY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Signs new contract with Wolves Sarkic signed a three-year contract with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Monday.
Impact Sarkic impressed while on loan with Birmingham City last season, keeping 10 clean sheets in 23 appearances before suffering a season-ending shoulder injury. It's already been determined that he'll get a shot with the first team during the upcoming season though that'll surely begin with Sarkic as Jose Sa's backup.
JULY 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Signs with Wolves Sarkic signed a three-year deal with Wolverhampton after leaving Aston Villa earlier this summer.
Impact Sarkic was loaned out by Villa four different times from 2017 to 2020, so it's clear he's not ready to be a No. 1 goalkeeper in the Premier League. At best, he'll serve as a backup behind Rui Patricio.
JULY 27, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
