Scotland are back in action tonight when they take on the 2022 World Cup finalists in an international friendly. The Tartan Army will travel to France to face Kylian Mbappé and Antoine Griezmann after securing their place at the Euro 2024 finals.
While Andy Robertson and his colleagues failed to score all three points against Spain on Friday, the Spaniards’ subsequent victory over Norway kept Steve Clarke and his team from being overtaken. through and they can now book flights for next year’s tournament.
Hearts goalkeeper Zander Clark is hoping to receive his first international call-up tonight. The 31-year-old has been a starter in the international team for a few years but has yet to make an appearance and hopes tonight can be the time Scotland can enjoy a game without the pressure of qualifying for the Euros. He will then return to Georgia before a busy weekend. The Jambos will prepare to face Celtic on Sunday while their opponents clash in Glasgow on Saturday. Ahead of a week of international and Scottish Premiership matches, here’s the latest news from the Scottish Premiership.
Celtic eye up La Liga star.
Celtic are considering signing Real Madrid’s Ukrainian goalkeeper Andriy Lunin, 24, with Joe Hart out of contract next summer (The Daily Record). Record Sport reports that the Ukraine international is one of a number of goalkeepers that the Hoops scouting team are constantly monitoring and analysing. Spanish sources claim Celtic were interested in the 24-year-old during the recent transfer window, but Real did not want to do business because he was given a glove in the first two games of the season. However, Lunin was left on the bench.
Clément “pursues success”
Clément chose Rangers to “pursue sporting success rather than money” with Saudi Arabian club Al-Shabab, his former Belgian teammate Jelle van Damme (Daily Record) explains. The new Ibrox boss is said to have turned down a £13m job offer made by Al-Shabab before accepting his new role in Glasgow.
His decision to stay in the West has received widespread praise and his former teammate spoke to Redcord Sport saying:
“He was successful wherever he went, whether it was Waasland Beveren, Genk or Bruges. He also did well in Monaco and now it’s another big test.
“Philippe is a great guy. I knew he could go to another country, especially for money, but he refused. He came to Rangers because he wanted to play against a big European club.