National team manager Steve Clarke doesn’t have his problems to seek ahead of the game with several players ruled out due to a combination of injury and unavailability due to Covid-19 protocols.
Stuart Armstrong, Greg Taylor and James Forrest were all forced to pull out of the squad shortly after it was announced thanks to injury.
Further blows came this weekend with the news John McGinn and Nathan Patterson would be missing due to government restrictions.
The loss of Patterson and Forrest, two options at right wing-back, were further exacerbated when it was revealed Stephen O’Donnell was unable to travel for this match.
Then, just to top things off, Kevin Nisbet was ruled out with a knock, which means there will be no natural forward on the bench if Clarke decides to start two up top.
9. AM - David Turnbull
There's a few options for Clarke regarding the shape (3-4-3 or 3-5-2) and which players support the striker(s). We've opted for Turnbull to provide creativity and set-piece delivery. Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
10. AM - Ryan Christie
Christie's dynamism and work from the front may be preferred to Lyndon Dykes, who's struggled for performances for Scotland since bursting on to the scene. Photo: Paul Devlin - SNS Group / SFA
11. FC - Che Adams
He's Scotland's best striker and should start. Photo: Ross MacDonald - SNS Group / SFA