Scotland’s Nations League promotion press has been rocked by accidents and disease, with a illness bug influencing a number of gamers as they get ready for a crunch match from Ukraine
Scotland will get Nations League advertising towards Ukraine if they prevent defeatBut the squad has been hit by illness and injuries in the run up to the gameScotland boss Steve Clarke admitted his side was ‘not quick of issues’
Scotland are battling ailment on the back again of rotten luck with injuries forward of their decisive Nations League showdown with Ukraine in Poland on Tuesday night.
Steve Clarke’s squad arrived in Krakow on Monday with a illness bug possessing distribute as a result of the team over the weekend. The virus has affected a number of players, such as strikers Che Adams and Lyndon Dykes.
The Scots manager has now noticed key defenders Kieran Tierney (concussion), Nathan Patterson (knee/ankle) and Scott McKenna (knee) experience accidents during previous week’s house victories above Ukraine and the Republic of Ireland.
Che Adams is a single Scotland player afflicted by a illness bug that has gone about the squad
Scotland boss Steve Clarke admitted his facet was ‘not brief of issues’ ahead of their up coming video game
In addition, Scott McTominay picked up a late booking versus Ireland and is suspended for Tuesday night’s recreation, whilst captain Andy Robertson (knee) is also absent.
Scotland will be promoted to League A if they steer clear of defeat, guaranteeing 2nd seeding for Euro 2024 qualification and the protection web of a engage in-off position. Ukraine need to have to earn to leading the team.
Clarke mentioned: ‘It has been distinct. We are not small of challenges.
Kieran Tierney is an additional participant likely to miss out after struggling a concussion
‘As constantly in this form of circumstance, you are likely to uncover it’s the a person position that’s targeted — and that’s in defence.
‘But in this scenario, I generally say it is not about the types who have dropped out, it’s about the kinds who are below and can stage in.’
Clarke takes charge of his 40th Scotland recreation at the 15,000-capacity Cracovia Stadium, a neutral venue thanks to the conflict in Ukraine.