The big game is in focus as Scotland try to end 22 years of mischief in Belgrade
After eight matches unbeaten, Steve Clark’s men hope nine will do well in Serbia by reserving their place in the upcoming European Summer Championships
There is a lot to think about for the national team coach before a decisive moment in his period, with decisions made about his defense who will join Queen’s Park Rangers striker Lyndon Dicks at the top of the field
A record audience potential in the millions could rally with the country if banned and Sky Sports makes this important match free
So with the nation weighing on their shoulders, will another chapter of Scotland’s seemingly endless story of the glorious failure in Belgrade be written?
Or can Scotland banish the demons of the past 22 years and make this time, the time we sit at the top table with the leading European teams?
Well the big day finally came after a Covid-related delay and months of waiting, Scotland was finally able to take part in a major tournament
We are entering the game in good shape and have not lost since our defeat to Russia in October 2019, as Steve Clark made solidity in the Scottish defense that has been missing in the past few years
After insisting on the three defenses at the back, the coach saw the rewards in his three wins against Israel, the Czech Republic and Slovakia along with three clean sheets
Defense will be key in Serbia with the hosts entering the match as favorites and the pressure is likely to increase
I’d like to see Clark hold onto Declan Gallagher and Scott McTominay in the back line after good performances in a previous hat-trick, with Kieran Tierney at left back
One of our top talents, Tierney, must have been the setting for the biggest game for this country in nearly decades
It’s going to be a rough night, but based on our recent string of results there is evidence Scotland narrowly won
This is the important thing, so each of us has fingers crossed until we do it
It’s almost as if the phrase « hope that kills you » was coined while watching Scotland, but it looks like we’ve gotten something again
We are strong in defense, creating chances and scoring goals, but most importantly, we play as a team and not with a group of players
Some of us are old enough to remember the last time Scotland qualified for something – believe it or not – we actually took it for granted
So it would be nice to do it again and I honestly feel this is the best opportunity for us in all time
Can we do that? why not? We’re a little bit lucky, we’re on the verge of resting and set to finally be able to see Scotland in a major tournament considering I’ve been under a year through France 98
Steve Clark built a team to be compact, assertive, and tough – and that should be a perfect fit for playing away from home against a team we look forward to thwarting
Combine what seems to be a really strong team spirit – this type of personality is something, which I feel has been missing from the Scottish side in recent years – with a bunch of hardworking players and a bit of quality and there’s no reason why we can’t make it an unforgettable night. / p>
I will score a poor 1-0 win, with a goal based more than just a magical moment.
I have a disingenuous feeling that brilliant John McGinn might be the man to get it, cementing his place as champ in navy blue
He called me in a pessimistic voice (or maybe the reason?), but after seeing Scotland fall on one last hurdle, it’s half an empty glass tonight
Since I was 12 years old I love every kick in France 1998, I, like many of you, have watched 10 major tournaments go by without the Tartan Army being a part of them – and I’m afraid the good margins will go against us again
It’s a big hit to miss Ryan Fraser His playing with Lyndon Dykes in Hampden last month was awesome and you would love to see both of them able to experience the Serbs as they are, Ryan Christie, who is able to produce moments of magic from a distance, is likely to Intervenes for Newcastle Man and Offers Good Alternative
In the back, Declan Gallagher and Scott McTominay should hold their positions after serving us well to get to this point, and I expect Steve Clark will not be able to resist the temptation to return Arsenal’s Kieran Tierney to three possible goals Man’s defense
If we need to chase a goal, having Lee Griffiths on the bench is a big boost and when you see his end in Aberdeen recently, you know the Celtic striker is good enough right now to make a solid contribution, even if he’s not at his peak fitness
p>
However, we haven’t beaten Serbia in the previous two matches (1 win and 1 draw) and with the ground advantage, they will be a great candidate
Fulham’s Alexander Mitrovic faced Cristiano Ronaldo (11) and Harry Kane (12) with his 10 goals in qualifying matches for Serbia and Lazio midfielder Sergey Milinkovic-Savic, who entered the match after a fatal double against Norway – the most expected to reach the final – In their previous game
Those are two of the greatest concerns for Scotland, and while I’m sure we’ll ever deliver everything, it’s the mind that rules the heart in this matter
I yearn (and very much want) to be pleasantly surprised, but unfortunately, I will fail miserably No @ me please
Follow Lanarkshire Live Sport on Twitter with @ LanLiveSport, like us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram to get the latest sports news, photos and videos
The Scottish National Football Team, the Serbian National Football Team, Steve Clark
World News – Britain – Serbia v Scotland Predictions: Glory or the Great Failure of Steve Clark?