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Two sides who will turn their attention back to Nations League duties on Wednesday night, Scotland will welcome Ukraine to Hampden.
Scotland
Starting with the hosts, managing to make an immediate return to winning ways when heading into the summer break, Scotland will now have their sights set on trying to find some stability. Last seen on June 14th when picking up a routine 4-1 victory away at Armenia, Steve Clarke s men still have a Nations League promotion at the top of their agenda. Mustering six points from their opening three outings this year, the Tartan Army are also desperate to prove that their shock 3-0 drumming against British rivals Ireland three months ago was just a minor blip. However, watching their World Cup dreams go up in smoke after a 3-1 defeat against Ukraine at Hampden, the former Kilmarnock boss should be boosted by his side s Nations League success on home soil. In fact, continuing on from the inaugural tournament in 2018, Scotland have taken 16 points from their six contests in Glasgow.
Team News
After overcoming respective injury issues, the duo of Kenny McLean and Ryan Jack have been included in Clarke s 25-man squad.
The likes of Scott McTominay, John McGinn, Ryan Fraser, Kieran Tierney and Che Adams should all feature on Wednesday night.
Ukraine
As for the visitors, although Ukraine might have been left heartbroken back in June as they failed to book what would have been an emotional World Cup ticket, Oleksandr Petrakov s men have gained plenty of plaudits from across Europe. Mustering seven points from their opening three Nations League appearances and tipped as a standout pick to clinch a maiden League A campaign, the Yellows will be looking to lay down another marker on Wednesday night. Opening this year s tournament with back-to-back 1-0 and 3-0 victories against Ireland and Armenia, Ukraine have also continued to gain a reputation for their success on foreign soil. Watching all of their preparations take a major hit due to the ongoing conflict within their country, the midweek guests have lost just one of their last 13 straight matchups across all formats. Likewise, claiming that deserved 3-1 victory when they made the trip to Hampden back on June 1st in their World Cup play-off showdown, Petrakov will be calling on a similar display here.
Team News
In what is a major blow to Ukraine on Wednesday night, talisman Oleksandr Zinchenko will miss out here as the ex-Manchester City man recovers from a knock.
Likewise, after picking up a hip injury, Club Brugge defender Eduard Sobol has withdrawn from Petrakov s 25-man squad and will not feature here.
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