Scotland travel to the National Stadium in Warsaw to face Poland in a crucial Nations League clash.
Poland vs Scotland predicted lineups
Poland (3-5-2): Bulka; Piatkowski, Bednarek, Kiwior; Kaminski, Zielinski, Romanczuk, Marczuk, Zalewski; Urbanski, Piatek
Scotland (4-2-3-1): Gordon; Ralston, Souttar, Hanley, Robertson; McLean, Gilmour; Doak, McTominay, Christie; Dykes
The match which takes place on Monday 7:45 is likely to be a keenly-contested battle. This key fixture will be broadcast live on Premier Player and Viaplay’s YouTube channel.
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Scotland face crucial Nations League clash
Steve Clarke’s Scotland face a crucial Nations League tie with Poland and all outcomes are still open to the Tartan Army.
A defeat or draw in Warsaw would leave the Scots relegated into League B of the competition. But Clarke’s side have a chance to qualify for the quarter-finals of the tournament, if they beat Poland and Croatia lose to Portugal.
The Eagles are unable to reach the next round of the Nations League, but Michał Probierz’s men can avoid relegation if they dodge a defeat when Scotland come to the National Stadium.
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John McGinn came off the bench to score a late winner against 10-man Croatia on Friday night and that dramatic strike kept the Tartan Army in the hunt for a quarter-final spot.
Portugal are guaranteed top spot in Group A and Clarke will no doubt be hoping that there is no let-up from them when they take on Croatia in Split.
Poland vs Scotland team news
Aaron Hickey is a long-term absentee and the Brentford defender is joined on the sidelines by fellow right-back Nathan Patterson. Anthony Ralston was given the nod against Croatia on Friday night and the Celtic man is likely to return in that role.
Veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon will continue to deputise for the injured Angus Gunn and there are some interesting decisions to be made ahead of the Hearts shot-stopper.
McGinn came off the bench to score the winning goal against Croatia and the Aston Villa midfielder is pushing for a start alongside Billy Gilmour and Scott McTominay in midfield.
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But the excellent form of Ben Doak and Ryan Christie could keep McGinn out of the starting XI.
Torino forward Che Adams withdrew from the squad with a hamstring issue and Tommy Conway filled the void against Croatia. He will continue to face pressure from Lyndon Dykes and Lawrence Shankland for the starting spot up top.
For the hosts captain and record goalscorer Robert Lewandowski is out with a back injury and the Barcelona striker is joined on the treatment table by fellow forward Arkadiusz Milik.
Kacper Urbanski is likely to join Krzysztof Piatek in the home attack.
Verona defender Pawel Dawidowicz will also miss the visit of the Tartan Army, meaning Kamil Piatkowski will partner Premier League duo Jan Bednarek and Jakub Kiwior in the Polish back three.
Bartosz Bereszynski picked up an injury against Portugal on Friday and the Sampdoria defender is out of the clash with Scotland.