Scotland vs. Hungary expected lineups, starting 11, team news: Defensive issues mount for Clarke as Scots seek history | Sporting News United Kingdom

Scotland have the chance to make history at Euro 2024, but defensive problems have hampered their preparations for a win-or-go-home Group A decider with Hungary on Sunday.

Already facing something of a headache at the back following the red card shown to Ryan Porteous in the opening 5-1 hammering against Germany, coach Steve Clarke was dealt a further blow on the eve of the final pool clash after Kieran Tierney flew home with a hamstring problem.

The Arsenal man was forced off on a stretcher in the 1-1 draw with Switzerland that kept Scotland’s hopes alive of progressing to the knockout stages of a major tournament for the first time in their history, and he will play no further part in the competition.

A win for either of these sides would give them a chance of progressing as one of the best third-place sides, but Hungary will need to show more than in their consecutive two-goal defeats (3-1 to Switzerland and 2-0 against Germany) if they are to mount an unlikely qualification bid.

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Scotland vs. Hungary predicted lineups, starting 11, team news

Scotland’s defensive options have been dealt a further blow with the news that Kieran Tierney has been ruled out. The Arsenal man flew home from Germany on Thursday. Scott McKenna is likely to deputise in a back five.

Ryan Porteous remains suspended following his red card in the opening defeat against Germany, although he would be available if Scotland were to make the knockout stages. Billy Gilmour should keep his place in midfield.

Scotland projected starting lineup (3-4-1-2, right to left): Gunn (GK) — Hendry, Hanley, McKenna —  Ralston, Gilmour, McGregor, Robertson — McTominay — Adams, McGinn.

Injured: Tierney
Suspended: Porteous

For Hungary, coach Marco Rossi knows that his team must go all out to attack against the Scots and could make changes to offer more forward threat.

Martin Adam looks the most likely to be given a chance from the start if Rossi does opt for changes, while there may also be reason to throw caution to the wind with Bendeguz Bolla again deployed in a right wing-back role in what could be an intriguing matchup with Scotland captain Andrew Robertson. 

Hungary projected starting lineup (3-4-1-2, right to left): Gulacsi (GK) — Fiola, Orban, Dardai — Bolla, Nagy, Schafer, Kerkez — Szoboszlai — Adam, Varga.

Injured: Nego, Balogh
Suspended: None

Scotland vs. Hungary live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch this Euro 2024 match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:

Here’s how to watch this Euro 2024 match across selected areas of the world’s major regions:

USA: Scotland vs. Hungary will be televised in the United States on FOX, with Spanish-language streaming via ViX. The game is also available to stream on Fubo, which is currently offering a FREE seven-day trial. 

Radio coverage of the match can be followed on SiriusXM FC.

UK: This Euro 2024 match will be broadcast in the UK on BBC One. Streaming can be found on BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website.

Canada: TSN 2 and TVA Sports 2 will be providing coverage of this match, with streaming on TVA+.

Australia: Australia’s sole broadcaster for Euro 2024 is Optus Sport.

India: Euro 2024 matches are available to stream on JioTV and Sony LIV.

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