The Republic of Ireland and Scotland will face Dublin in the Nations League on Saturday night.
Ireland loses both the opening round of Group B1 against Armenia and Ukraine, and the Scottish arrive at Aviva Stadium against the backdrop of a victory over Armenians on Wednesday night.
Here, we will look at some of the issues surrounding the game by PA news agencies.
Lucky for the 13th time?
𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗨𝗟𝗧𝗦: Holland, Belgium, Scotland and Ukraine records win 👏👏👏#NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/IrOE55Bj8N
— UEFA Nations League (@ EURO2024) June 8, 2022
Ireland will face Scotland, who failed to score one win in 12 games in the Nations League.
Five draws and seven defeats returned under Martin O’Neill and current boss Stephen Kenny, but he won only two of the 17 games he was in charge of, but was complete. I haven’t talked about it, but in the process of only two points, it’s terrible statistics.
Defense dilemma
Boss Steve Clark has made six changes for his visit to Armenia after Scotland lost in the World Cup playoff semifinals with Ukraine last week at Hampden Park.
Only captain Andy Robertson maintained his position among the five defenders, with Aaron Hickey, Scott McTominay, Grant Hanley and Liam Cooper dropping out, Anthony Ralston, John Souttar and Scott. McKenna and Jack Hendry won 2-0.
Clark sticks to his favorite 5 in the back system, but pays attention to the order of players he uses in Dublin.
Shuffle the pack
Congratulations to Festy Ebosele for being nominated for his first Senior International Matchday Team 🇮🇪
He chose to put his first name festival on the back of his shirt 🤩 #COYBIG | #WeAreOne | #IRLUKR pic.twitter.com/I3638IfunG
— FAIreland ⚽️🇮🇪 (@FAIreland) June 8, 2022
Kenny has shown to use the depth of his team to cover injuries and seek fresh inspiration.
Goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu and skipper Séamus Coleman have already been injured and left the camp, while central defender John Egan has big doubts about his ankle problems.
We hope that Dara O’Shea, Festy Ebosele without a cap, James McLean, Jason Morambi, Alan Browne, Michael Obafemi and others will have a chance.
Attack options
A dreach Hamden night 🏴. Illuminated by Scottish dominant performances.
Our victory over Armenia on Wednesday night #ScotlandHQ Show highlights.#SCOARM pic.twitter.com/9Yy7TeNkTo
— Scotland National Team (@ScotlandNT) June 10, 2022
Lyndon Dykes and Che Adams cooperated in the Scottish attack on Ukraine, but it simply did not work as planned.
After the defeat, the embankment was injured and withdrew from the team. This means that Adams was the main attacker against Armenia, supported by Stuart Armstrong and Ryan Christie. Ross Stewart made his international debut in the final stages, and Jacob Braun also took a few minutes of game time.
But Clark needs to plan to find the net in Dublin. Defenders Ralston and McKenna played against Armenia.
Old enemy
It’s not that quiet now … pic.twitter.com/qO1mCGLuBh
— FAIreland ⚽️🇮🇪 (@FAIreland) November 16, 2015
The two teams met last in the Euro 2016 qualifying, winning 1-0 at Celtic Park thanks to Shaun Maloney’s sweet strike, and it was Scotland who drew Dublin 1: 1.
However, it was the last time he laughed when he defeated world champion Germany to take third place in the group using Scotland’s 2-2 home draw with Poland and advance to the final with a playoff victory. Was Ireland. Bosnia-Herzegovina.
