Steve Clarke embraces underdog role for Scotland's historic World Cup clash
Ahead of the crucial World Cup match against Morocco, Scotland manager Steve Clarke says the underdog status suits his team's mentality.
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Scotland manager Steve Clarke has addressed the media ahead of the team's second group stage match against Morocco at the World Cup. Sitting at the top of Group C with three points, Scotland eyes a historic opportunity to reach the knockout stages of the tournament.
Clarke believes that being viewed as the underdog for this encounter is a positive factor for his squad, playing into the team's inherent mentality. "Sometimes, the Scottish psyche... we feel more comfortable when we are the underdogs," Clarke noted.
Captain Andy Robertson echoed his manager's sentiments, acknowledging the quality of the opposition while maintaining belief in the team's preparation. "We know how difficult it will be, we are playing against one of the best teams in the world, but we believe we can make any game difficult. If we perform at our best, we can achieve what we want," said the full-back.
Tactically, the manager emphasized the need for composure and control, both in and out of possession. Clarke insists that if the team executes their game plan effectively, they have every chance to secure a positive result and potentially seal their place in the next round.