Jovic: I'm ready to accept the consequences of my actions Real Madrid Didn't knowingly break the quarantine rules

Luka Jovic remains adamant that he was unaware of how strict Serbia's quarantine instructions were after coming in for criticism for being spotted in the streets of Belgrade.

??The Real Madrid forward was the subject of comments from the country's prime minister and president this week as he left his home to celebrate his girlfriend's birthday, but he insists that he didn't know that he was acting against the rules.

"As I already explained, I broke quarantine because I didn't know the rules," Jovic told Lens. "I know it's hard to believe, but it's true.

"In Spain and even in Italy you can go out to throw out your trash, to go to the pharmacy or to the shop, so I thought it was the same here.

"It's my fault for now knowing better, but I think it's important to explain things well especially to people who have come from abroad.

"Of course, I'm ready to accept the consequences of my actions."

Staying at home has proven to be a challenge for so many people around the world, and Jovic is no different.

"I try to do something different every day," Jovic said when asked how he was coping.

"It's not easy to be at home all the time because I'm used to training.

"I'm training at home every day now and I want to be ready to play when this ends.

"I've been watching movies and TV shows, I'm using social media and I've always loved board games so I have a lot and we play one every night."

Trying to stay positive, Jovic is thinking ahead to what he'll do once normality returns.

"The first thing I'll do is see my son and hug him," Jovic excitedly said.

"I wanted to come back to Belgrade to see him, but the situation means that I can't.

"That's the first thing I'll do and I'll also want to spend time with my family.

"I'd like to help my fellow citizens too, but I can't postpone returning to my club and I'll have to continue where I left off."