Two Scotland players are set to miss their UEFA Nations League clash against Ireland this Saturday as they are getting married.
St Johnstone goalkeeper Zander Clarke and Leeds United captain Liam Cooper will miss the game as Scotland look to inflict further misery on Ireland.
Speaking to media ahead of the game, Scotland boss Steve Clarke said: “I’ve lost a couple, I mentioned a way back about wedding dates and Zander Clark and Liam Cooper have both left the squad to go away and get married and we wish them well."
And Clarke believes Ireland will be no pushovers despite their slump in form.
“I expect a tough challenge. Anyone going to Dublin to play can expect a tough game.
“Obviously their last two games have gone against them but only by one goal.
“Previous to that, an eight-game run where they went unbeaten and within that eight-game run was Portugal and Belgium so we expect a tough game.
“They probably started the group with high expectations. It hasn’t worked out for them in the two games so far.
“They will be looking at the home game against Scotland and hoping to get a foothold in the group to make the games in September meaningful for them.
“It should be a good atmosphere, it should be a good game and hopefully we can send the Tartan Army home happy.”
Ireland's clash against Scotland will take place at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday at 5 pm where they will hope to avoid their third consecutive defeat.
Stephen Kenny's side will be feeling the pressure after bad losses to Armenia and Ukraine and will be hoping to stop the rot this weekend.
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