It’s unlikely that Robertson will face Poland

It is unlikely that Robertson will face Poland

Andy Robertson is unlikely to play Scotland’s pleasant towards Poland at Hampden Park on Thursday.

The Scotland captain missed the FA Cup quarter-finals at Nottingham Forest because of sickness and continues to be being evaluated on Merseyside, whereas Lyndon Dykes can also be unsure and is being monitored by Queens Park Rangers medical doctors.

Robertson’s absence may give 19-year-old Aaron Hickey an opportunity to make his debut after being known as as much as the primary workforce for the primary time.

Craig Halkett and Ross Stewart are additionally entrance row after being drafted, with Scott McKenna and David Marshall disregarded – the latter additionally being changed by Xander Clark.

Halkett has impressed Hearts this season in protection as Robbie Nelson’s aspect got here shut to 3rd within the Scottish Premier League.

Stewart, Halkett and Clark are included in the Scotland squad
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Stewart, Halkett and Clark are included within the Scotland squad

In the meantime, Stewart has been at his greatest for Sunderland this season, scoring 22 objectives within the Premier League.

The Black Cats – who sit sixth within the desk and within the playoffs – are vying for promotion to England’s second division.

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Scotland’s pleasant towards Poland on Thursday will see £10 from each ticket bought go to UNICEF Ukraine’s emergency fund.

The match replaces the World Cup semi-final match towards Ukraine, which was postponed till June as a result of ongoing battle.

Clark’s aspect then face the losers of Austria or Wales, who meet in Cardiff, in a pleasant away sport 5 days later.

Younger gamers shine in European soccer

Aaron Hickey
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Bologna’s Aaron Hickey has been known as as much as the Scotland squad

Hickey has made 27 appearances for Bologna in Serie A this season, and though he has by no means been above the under-17 degree, the teenager could also be able to get his likelihood because of Robertson’s sickness.

“For those who have a look at the course of the season and the way in which Aaron has performed for Bologna, he is likely one of the excellent younger gamers in European soccer for the time being,” Clark mentioned.

“It is a chance for me to carry him into the workforce to take a look at him, evaluate him to the individuals on the workforce – rival him if you wish to and he has a troublesome competitors forward of him.”

Fraser apologizes for controversial withdrawal mannequin will decide the selection

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Scotland’s Ryan Fraser choice will likely be determined after clear talks

Rangers midfielder Ryan Jack returns to the squad after an extended damage spell, however regardless of his spectacular kind with Newcastle, Ryan Fraser, in addition to injured duo Kevin Nisbet of Hibs and Leeds defender Liam Cooper, are lacking.

Fraser withdrew from Scotland’s squad in November for essential matches towards Moldova and Denmark with a calf drawback, however was later photographed on the Newcastle coaching floor.

The winger has been in fine condition with the Premier League membership, and though Clarke did not decide him this time, the door is open.

“I spoke to Ryan,” Clark mentioned. “There was a state of affairs in November the place Ryan did not include the workforce however skilled along with his membership. Ryan has apologized for that state of affairs, and I’ve talked to him very nicely.

“I’ve determined to not decide him on this camp and we have now agreed that Ryan’s membership form going ahead will decide whether or not he participates within the upcoming camps. It’s as much as Ryan how he performs for his membership.”

Clarke not sure of the June match schedule

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Scotland coach Steve Clarke mentioned his workforce wouldn’t have the ability to play six matches in June, with the World Cup and Nations League play-off matches nonetheless to be held, and his workforce discusses the double in March.

With the World Cup play-off matches rearranged in addition to Nations League matches deliberate for June, Scotland coach Clarke doubts his aspect will have the ability to play six matches that month.

The semi-finals of the World Cup towards Ukraine had been moved to the summer season as a result of ongoing invasion of the nation by the Russian military.

“I feel the window is already set for 4 video games, and that is a really busy schedule anyway,” he mentioned.

“I do not know if they’ll discover sufficient house within the calendar to make extra dates and play 5 matches. Six at that time within the season when the gamers had an extended and troublesome season with their golf equipment, they should relaxation in the summertime.

“Will probably be troublesome for us, however these are issues of soccer, and it is extremely, essential to not overlook concerning the humanities. The whole lot is taking a again seat in comparison with the state of affairs in Ukraine for the time being.

“Proper now there are a whole lot of discussions occurring principally over my head. All I can say at this level is that negotiations are underway to attempt to take a look at all types of various eventualities. The most important factor for me is I hope and pray that we play Ukraine in June. If we will If he did, it could imply that the state of affairs can be significantly better for everybody.”

Scotland squad:

goalkeepers: Craig Gordon (Hearts), Liam Kelly (Motherwell), Xander Clark (St Johnston).

Defenders: Grant Hanley (Norwich Metropolis), Jack Hendry (Membership Brugge), Aaron Hickey (Bologna), Craig Halkett (Hearts), Stephen O’Donnell (Motherwell), Nathan Patterson (Everton), Andy Robertson (Liverpool), Greg Taylor (Celtic) Kieran Tierney (Arsenal).

midfielders: Stuart Armstrong (Southampton), Louis Ferguson (Aberdeen), Billy Gilmore (Norwich Metropolis, on mortgage from Chelsea), Ryan Jack (Rangers), John McGinn (Aston Villa), Callum McGregor (Celtic), Kenny McClain (Norwich Metropolis) ). Scott McTominay (Manchester United).

Attackers: Lyndon Dykes (Queens Park Rangers), Ryan Christie (Bournemouth), Che Adams (Southampton), Jacob Brown (Stoke Metropolis), Ross Stewart (Sunderland).