There’s angst growing in the Tartan Army ranks and Scotland fans are keen to see results turn sooner rather than later.
After a calamitous Euro 2024 campaign, Steve Clarke’s side lost 3-2 to Poland at Hampden in their Nations League opener. It doesn’t get much easier as Portugal away from home awaits Scotland next.
Some quarters of the support are keen to see some changes made to see if that can spark a positive result. Since a 3-0 win over Cyprus on September 8th last year, Scotland have only tasted victory once, a 2-0 effort vs Gibraltar.
Head coach Clarke isn’t usually one for knee-jerk changes or sweeping ripping up of scripts. But looking at the options at his disposal, if he did go for alterations of the vast variety, here are some that could be made.
This isn’t necessarily who we think will start for Portugal, rather what a team with six changes and a formation change away from the 4-2-3-1 that UEFA shows was deployed vs Poland looks like. Take a look
Some quarters of the support are keen to see some changes made to see if that can spark a positive result. Since a 3-0 win over Cyprus on September 8th last year, Scotland have only tasted victory once, a 2-0 effort vs Gibraltar.
9. RW - Ben Doak
A highly-rated talent at Liverpool. Short of experience compared to others but you don't know what you've got till you try it. So let's see. | SNS Group
10. ST - Lawrence Shankland
Not been amongst the goals like last season at Hearts. But put him through the middle as an out-and-out number nine and there's goals aplenty there. | SNS Group
11. LW - Lewis Morgan
Shining in the MLS for New York Red Bulls and reportedly attracting Panathinaikos interest. Let's see why. | SNS Group / SFA