Scotland's upcoming friendly match against Liechtenstein will take place without key players Scott McTominay and Kieran Tierney, who are sidelined due to injuries sustained in a previous loss to Iceland. Liechtenstein, positioned 205th in the FIFA rankings, offers a challenging opponent, coming off a dismal streak with only one win in their last 48 matches. This match serves as Scotland's final preparation before they begin their World Cup qualifying journey in September. Historically, Scotland has only narrowly defeated Liechtenstein in previous encounters, raising concerns over potential difficulties in this fixture.
Scotland faces Liechtenstein in a friendly without key players McTominay and Tierney, ahead of their World Cup qualifying campaign opener against Denmark.
Liechtenstein, ranked 205th, have only one win in their last 48 matches and mainly field home-based part-time players from lower Swiss leagues.
Scotland's past encounters with Liechtenstein highlight difficulties, including a narrow 2-1 victory in a Euro 2012 qualifier, showcasing potential challenges ahead.
Head coach Clarke has called up new goalkeepers, indicating the impact of recent injuries, particularly after a disappointing 3-1 defeat to Iceland.
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