In the 3rd round of the UEFA Europa League Group A league match played on October 13th, Croatia defeated Scotland by 2-1 After the match, Scotland manager Steve Clarke expressed his views on his team's performance and looked ahead to future matches in an interview.
Clarke said that the team had a chance to get a point in this game but ended up losing unfortunately, which led to a very low mood among the players. He understands the players' disappointment and promises to lead them back to heal and get ready for the next matches. Clarke emphasized that a full and healthy squad is crucial for the team and he believes that the team will be able to analyze the game in more depth and find a way forward when they return to Glasgow.
Despite the loss, Clark remains confident in the team's future. He believes that the team is on the right path, there is no going back, they just need to keep believing and working hard. He encouraged the players to keep believing that they can perform well, noting that they have shown strength in competing against Croatia on the field. Clarke said that if only the team can capitalize on a certain moment, things will be different.
Speaking about Ben Doc's first start for Scotland, Clarke spoke highly of his performance. He believes that Ben Doc has talent and quality and that is why he has been named in the big squad. Clarke said that Ben Doc's first start may have been due to injuries to other players, but it did not affect his performance on the field. He believes that this will not be Ben Doc's last start and expects him to continue to contribute to the team in the coming games. Meanwhile, Clarke also reminded the young players to be careful not to put too much pressure on Ben Doc so that he can continue to grow in a relaxed atmosphere.
The loss did not discourage the Scottish team and they are confident that if they continue to work hard, they will be able to achieve better results in future matches.
