Live Updates: Scotland vs Belarus in FIFA World Cup Qualifier

Scotland’s national football team is facing changes ahead of their FIFA World Cup Qualifier against Belarus. Aaron Hickey will not participate due to injury, prompting the team to make strategic adjustments.

Aaron Hickey’s Injury and Squad Adjustments

In light of Hickey’s absence, Scotland has called up two midfielders: Josh Mulligan and Connor Barron. This will be Mulligan’s first senior call-up at the age of 22. He has had a promising start since his transfer from Dundee to Hibernian in the Scottish Premiership this summer.

Connor Barron, 23, is also joining the squad. He has previously earned one cap after debuting as a substitute in a friendly match against Liechtenstein in June.

Suspensions Impacting the Team

Mulligan and Barron will replace Lewis Ferguson and Ryan Christie, who are both suspended for the upcoming Group C match. This suspension follows their bookings during Scotland’s recent 3-1 victory over Greece at Hampden Park.

Looking Ahead to the Match

The match against Belarus is crucial for Scotland as they aim to secure their position in the World Cup qualifiers. Fans will be eager to see how the new players adapt to the team dynamics and performance expectations.