Scotland men's national team lost 2-0 to Japan in a friendly fixture on Saturday. The result followed a period of tactical experimentation by manager Steve Clarke. According to Sky Sports, the head coach may rotate his starting line-up for the upcoming match against Ivory Coast in Lille.
Lewis Ferguson and Nathan Patterson are among those who could feature after appearing as substitutes during the defeat at the Japan National Stadium. Clarke indicated he wants to assess more squad members before finalising his plans for the summer, per reports from the Scottish FA.
Injury concerns remain for several key players. Grant Hanley and Ryan Jack did not travel for the double-header due to fitness issues. The national side has now won only one of its last eight matches across all competitions. This Tuesday's game serves as the final scheduled warm-up before the squad gathers for pre-tournament training camps in May, according to The Guardian.
