Scotland return to Nations League action in just under two weeks as they aim to secure their first competitive win in more than a year.
Late defeats by Poland and Portugal in their opening Nations League games has left Scotland with just one win in their last 13 games ahead of the October double header, with Steve Clarke desperate to get his side firing once again.
The manager’s task won’t be made easy though, with Tartan Army boss been hit by several new injury concerns ahead of the next international camp as a number of key players struggle to be fit in time for the international double header, while others find themselves out of form or out of favour with their club sides.
With the pressure slowly mounting on the Scotland boss, his next squad is sure to be carefully selection as he looks to jolt Scotland out of their Euro 2024 hangover. But how could his next squad look? Whose squad place is in doubt - and who is likely to miss out through injury?
Ahead of the squad announcement next week, we look at eight players who could miss out on the next Scotland squad.
5. John McGinn - Aston Villa
The midfield talisman is a huge doubt for the international double header after picking up a hamstring injury with Aston Villa. Likely to be ruled out and unavailable for selection. | SNS Group
6. Nathan Patterson - Everton
Made his comeback for Everton under-21s last week and Toffees boss Sean Dyche confirmed that the ex-Rangers man is close to a first team return. He wasn't included in the squad for the weekend win though, with his recovery period is longer given the lengthy absence. He is another injury doubt for the October internationals. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
7. Max Johnston - Sturm Graz
The right-back has picked up an injury in recent weeks but was fit enough to return for Sturm Graz's weekend win over FC Blau-Weiß Linz. Was taken off in the game late on though, and Steve Clarke will be hoping he hasn't felt any after effects from his recent knock as he looks to pick a squad which is looking stretched in defence. | SNS Group
8. Ryan Gauld - Vancouver Whitecaps
The midfielder won his first Scotland caps earlier this month, but looks set to miss out on the squad after picking up a fresh injury last week. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group