Andy Robertson Injury Adds to Scotland's World Cup Qualification Worry
Andy Robertson Injury Adds to Scotland's World Cup Qualification Worry

Scotland captain Andy Robertson is a doubt for the knockout stages of the World Cup after picking up an ankle injury in the 3-0 defeat to Brazil. The left-back was substituted at half-time and later seen with an ice pack on his right ankle in the dugout.

Manager Steve Clarke replaced Robertson with Kieran Tierney for the second half in Miami. Scotland's loss leaves them with three points and a goal difference of -3, placing them sixth among third-placed teams, with only the top eight advancing to the last 32.

Robertson gave a brief update after the match, stating: 'Personally, time will tell. I need to take a day or two to see what has actually happened, and I'll do that.' His potential absence would be a major blow if Scotland qualify for the knockout stage for the first time.

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Scotland's fate depends on results from other groups. Statistical models give them a 42 per cent chance of progressing with three points and a -3 goal difference. The team now faces an anxious wait to see if they have done enough to reach the next round.

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