Scotland face Haiti at Boston Stadium on Sunday 14 June at 02:00 BST in a do-or-die World Cup opener. The match marks Scotland's return to the tournament after a 28-year absence and is billed as the biggest game the nation has seen in nearly three decades.
Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay missed Wednesday training due to a stomach bug and travelled separately with a doctor as a precaution. He returned to Friday training, and head coach Steve Clarke described him as "perfect" and "ready to go." Captain Andy Robertson jested that McTominay was merely "seeking attention."
Clarke is likely to deploy a 4-4-2 formation, which succeeded in a 4-0 warm-up win over Bolivia. The formation choice may leave John McGinn on the bench. Clarke stated: "We are delighted with Scott's abilities and what he can bring to the team, but we are going to need another 15 to bring the same if we want to have a positive tournament."
Scotland cannot afford a slip-up: with only three group matches, the opener is crucial. McTominay's confirmed fitness strengthens Scotland's midfield depth, potentially shifting match odds favourably vs Haiti after his mid-week health scare.
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