Scotland face Ivory Coast in an international friendly as Steve Clarke prepares for upcoming competitive fixtures. The visiting side qualified for the World Cup without conceding a single goal during their group matches, according to Sky Sports. This defensive record is supported by several players currently active in the English Premier League.
Nottingham Forest defenders Ola Aina and Willy Boly are part of the squad that maintained eight consecutive clean sheets. Midfield options include Brighton & Hove Albion player Simon Adingra and Bournemouth's Hamed Traore, per Reuters reports. Former Arsenal winger Nicolas Pepe also remains a regular feature for the national team.
Ivory Coast recently secured the Africa Cup of Nations title and currently sit among the top-ranked African nations in the FIFA standings. The squad contains significant top-flight experience across Europe, including midfielders from the French and Italian leagues. Scotland will host the match as part of their preparations for the next round of Nations League fixtures, per the Scottish FA.
