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Might Scotland throw midfield curveball at Haiti?

Might Scotland throw midfield curveball at Haiti?

Summary

Scotland's football team is preparing for their World Cup opener against Haiti in Boston, with a key decision expected about their midfield lineup. Scott McTominay recovered from illness and is likely to start, while John McGinn might miss out despite his strong form.

Key Facts

  • Scotland will face Haiti in their first World Cup match in Boston.
  • The team is expected to use a 4-4-2 formation, which they successfully used in a warm-up game.
  • Scott McTominay was ill earlier in the week but has now returned to training and is ready to play.
  • John McGinn, a top midfielder and goal contributor, was left out of the previous warm-up match and might not start against Haiti.
  • Head coach Steve Clarke values McTominay's abilities but wants the whole team to perform well.
  • The match is considered very important as Scotland has three games and needs to win to stay strong in the tournament.
  • Former players and fans are surprised at the possibility of McGinn not playing but expect the coach might rotate players in later games.
  • Team captain Andy Robertson joked about McTominay’s earlier absence, showing the team’s confident spirit.
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