Scotland will look to lift themselves from the foot of Group A1 as they take on second-place Croatia in this Nations League fixture at the Maksimir Stadium.
Scotland boss Steve Clarke has seen his side side crash to two defeats in their opening fixtures after conceding late goals against Portugal and Poland, and come into this clash amid an injury crisis that has left them without 10 regular starters.
The hosts could head to the top of the group with a win today, with Croatia boss tipped to blood some younger stars as he looks to transition away from a reliance on veteran big names such as Luka Modrić, Mateo Kovačić and Ivan Perišić who all look set to play today.
Steve Clarke’s side have been hit by an injury crisis, with up to 12 players missing from the squad. John McGinn, Angus Gunn, Kieran Tierney, Aaron Hickey, Nathan Patterson, Jack Hendry, Scott McKenna, Greg Taylor, Lewis Ferguson, Lawrence Shankland, Ross McCrorie, Tommy Conway are all unavailable.
Thankfully for Scotland, Scott McTominay is fit and is in good form following his move to Napoli. The midfielder has scored in his last two Scotland games
At the age of 39, Luka Modric still remains a key part of Croatia’s plans and could start along with the likes of Mateo Kovacic and Josko Gvardiol.
Possible line-ups
Croatia XI: Livakovic; Erlic, Sutalo, Gvardiol; Pjaca, Kovacic, Modric, Baturina, Sosa; Matanovic, Kramaric
Scotland XI: c; Ralston, Hanley, Souttar, Robertson; Gilmour, McLean; Forrest, McTominay, Christie; Adams.
