Just 74 days on from Scotland’s gut-wrenching exit at the European Championships in Germany, Steve Clarke’s side are back in action as they begin their 2024 Nations League campaign at Hampden Park in early September.
With a chance to move on from their disappointing performances at the summer tournament, the Tartan Army will welcome Poland to the home of Scottish football on September 5, before flying off to sunny Portugal for an international double header.
After their promotion in the last Nations League campaign, Clarke will see his side placed in Group A1 for the first time, where they will be relishing the opportunity to test his themselves against some of Europe’s strongest teams. Sadly for the Scotland boss though, he faces a number of selection issues, with injuries and match fitness a concern for the 60-year-old boss. But how will his first squad since Euro 2024 look? And who’s squad place is in doubt?
Ahead of the games with Poland and Portugal, we look at 10 players who could miss out on call-ups next month.
9. Lewis Morgan - New York Red Bulls
He hasn't played since a penalty defeat to Pachuca on July 31 in the MLS's 'Leagues Cup'. Morgan was a late introduction to the Euros squad as injuries to his forward line mounted for Steve Clarke in the summer. With Lyndon Dykes returning from injury though, does he keep his place in the squad? | SNS Group
10. James Forrest - Celtic
Is he out of form? Nope. Has he started the season well? Yes. However, it was strange that he wasn't given a single minute at Euro 2024 after being handed a squad spot by Steve Clarke. It shouldn't be, but it feels like there's a question mark on his inclusion in Scotland's next squad. | SNS Group