Scotland head coach Steve Clarke is sweating over the fitness of a number of his player ahead of the crucial Nations League playoff double-header with Greece next month.
Already forced to be without the likes of John McGinn, Nathan Patterson and Angus Gunn earlier in the campaign, Clarke will be hoping he can call on some of his injured stars ahead of the two-legged relegation playoff, with the first leg starting on March 20 in Athens.
While Lewis Ferguson, John Souttar and Aaron Hickey has all had positive injury updates in the last few days, there’s still an anxious wait over several of the Tartan Army’s starting XI, with up to six players currently potentially missing against Greece.
Ahead of the game at the Nations League squad announcement in March, The Scotsman brings you all the latest injury news from the Scotland camp:
5. Lewis Ferguson - AVAILABLE
The Bologna midfielder was struck down with injury in January, but returned to captain the side in the recent wins over AC Milan and Calgiari is ready to make his return to the Scotland squad for the playoff clash with Greece. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
6. Aaron Hickey - OUT
Returned to training with Brentford after 16 months on the sidelines earlier this month, but will be eased back into action slowly after some horrendous hamstring issues. Not ready to return to the international fold just yet, but played 45 minutes for Brentford's B team on Friday afternoon. | Isabel Infantes Photo: Isabel Infantes
7. Lyndon Dykes - OUT
Picked up a a calf strain in Birmingham City's recent 0-0 draw with Reading, and is expected to be sidelined for at least two months. He is definitely out of the Nations League playoff games with Greece. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. Connor Barron - DOUBT
Injured in the 2-1 Europa League defeat to Manchester United, the youngster has been ruled out of Rangers' recent games with a knee injury. With few updates on his fitness, he is not expected to be available for the upcoming Scotland squad. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group