Scotland Faces Injury Crisis Ahead of Nations League

Scotland's national football team is grappling with an extensive injury crisis ahead of their Nations League matches against Croatia and Portugal, with players like John McGinn and Scott McKenna recently added to the list. Manager Steve Clarke is under pressure, with only one win in the last 14 outings and significant absences in the squad, including key defenders Kieran Tierney, Aaron Hickey, and Nathan Patterson. Goalkeeper Zander Clark has lost his place to Craig Gordon amid a poor start to the season, while Clarke is also dealing with the resignation of set-piece coach Austin MacPhee. The upcoming squad announcement is critical, as Clarke aims to revitalize the team's performance after a disappointing run. There are new faces likely to be included, as younger players like Ryan Gauld and potentially Liam Lindsay and Lennon Miller may join amid the injury challenges. The situation puts Clarke's managerial decisions in the spotlight as he seeks to end the team's competitive win drought.