Respect Brazil or Go For It? Scotland’s Big World Cup Call
6/23/202632 min
Scotland head into a huge FIFA World Cup clash with Brazil knowing qualification is still within reach - but are they doing enough to grab it? Kenny Macintyre is joined by Kris Doolan and John Walker to pick apart the Morocco performance, the lack of attacking threat, and whether Scotland are showing Brazil too much respect.
With Scott McTominay covering more ground than any other player in the World Cup but is it often too far from goal? How can we unlock Scotland’s biggest weapon? Is a back five the only option, or is there room to be braver?
Plus, team selection dilemmas, Messi brilliance, and tournament standouts so far.
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Kenny Macintyre· Host1:09
Is there a danger we give Brazil too much respect? Can we get more out of Scott McTominay in the right areas? And how can we create more chances and more shots on target?