Scotland captain Andy Robertson has declared he will not hold back against Brazil despite the risk of a suspension from a second yellow card, as his team seeks a historic World Cup knockout stage berth. The left-back, who plays for Tottenham Hotspur, received a booking in Scotland’s 1-0 Group C defeat to Morocco for a foul on Achraf Hakimi.
Robertson and Teammates on a Yellow Card Tightrope
Robertson is one of four Scotland players walking a disciplinary tightrope, alongside Aaron Hickey, Kenny McLean, and Findlay Curtis. Another yellow card against Brazil in Miami would result in a suspension for the potential knockout stage match, should Steve Clarke’s side advance. However, Robertson insists he will not shy away from challenges.
“You have to play the game, that’s part of football. You can’t start worrying about suspensions or anything that goes along with that,” Robertson said. “There’s a few of us on bookings and it will be the same through the whole tournament going into the last game. But you have to go in 100 percent to everything you do. We’ll be giving 100 percent to try and get the result we want.”
All-In Against Brazil for a Historic Result
Robertson emphasized his full commitment to the do-or-die clash against Carlo Ancelotti’s Brazil side on Wednesday night. “What will be will be. It’s not something I’ve overly thought about. But we’ll go in all-in against Brazil to try and get the result we need to make history. The players all have to be 100 percent and I certainly will be - whether I’m on a booking or not,” he stated.
Scotland currently have three points from their opening match against Haiti, which could be enough to progress depending on their result against Brazil. A draw or victory would see them reach the knockout stage for the first time in their history.
Destiny in Their Own Hands
Robertson acknowledged the magnitude of the game and the challenge posed by Brazil, the most successful nation in World Cup history. “Look, we’re playing against a massive country, the most iconic in the World Cup and the most decorated. But this gives us an opportunity to achieve our dreams as well. We want to make history for our little country and we have a chance to do that on Wednesday night,” he said.
He stressed that Scotland’s fate is in their own hands. “We’re in control of our own destiny right now. We’ve still got a game to play and we’ve got three points. Nobody knows what you need. But we know who we need to beat, whatever happens. We know if we get a result against Brazil we’ll be 100 percent through. So we have to focus on that. Then if we don’t manage that, maybe late on Wednesday night, we’ll start looking at what everyone back home is looking at. But as long as we’re still in control, that’s all we can concentrate on. If we do it, like the manager says, it’ll be one of the best nights of our lives and huge for the country.”
