Scotland will target a much needed three Nations League points this weekend when they return competitive action with a trip to Zagreb to face Croatia (kick off: 5pm).
Steve Clarke’s side are without a competitive win in over a year, and head to the Croatian capital on Saturday to face Luka Modric and co. before they return to their Hampden Park home to host Portugal the following Tuesday as they look to kick-start their stuttering form.
The head coach must do it without the trio of Angus Gunn, Lawrence Shankland and Greg Taylor, who all pulled out of his squad earlier this week to add to Scotland’s mounting injury list that already includes key players John McGinn, Scott McKenna and Aaron Hickey.
With injury piling up, the Scotland head coach has included a number of uncapped players in his squad. Nicky Devlin, Jack MacKenzie, Andy Irving and Liam Lindsay have all received their maiden call-ups to the national squad, with Aberdeen forward Kevin Nisbet has also been included in the squad to end his year-long international exile.
But how are Scotland likely to line-up for the game vs Croatia on Saturday? Here’s how The Scotsman predict Scotland will line-up for the game.
5. LB: Andy Robertson
As the captain of the team and one of Scotland's most experienced, Robertson starts whenever fit. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
6. CM: Billy Gilmour
The Napoli midfielder has grown into one of Scotland's most important players over the last 18 months, and will look to dictate play from the centre of the park this weekend. | SNS Group
7. CM: Kenny McLean
The Norwich City captain has been in good form for the Canaries and started Scotland's last two games following the international retirement of Callum McGregor. | Getty Images
8. CAM: Scott McTominay
Bang in form for both club and country, the Napoli midfielder will be pivotal to any success Scotland have in Zagreb. | SNS Group