Scotland captain Andy Robertson admitted they have not been themselves and they’re going to face Switzerland with “belief” after displaying “fear” of their Euro 2024 defeat to Germany.
Scotland should take one thing in Cologne on Wednesday night time to maintain alive their probabilities of progressing past the group stage of a serious event for the primary time.
Scotland impressed in qualifying however have gained one in every of their final 10 video games and Robertson is aware of there needs to be a change.
“We just have to get back to being us,” he mentioned.
“We undoubtedly weren’t ourselves on Friday and we have to realise what received us these outcomes prior to now and what we have been good at after we received to the pitch as a result of the message off the pitch hasn’t modified.
“We now have to get again to trusting ourselves within the recreation, trusting one another, and if we do this we’re a greater staff. You noticed that in abundance within the qualifying marketing campaign.
“You noticed a staff that was stuffed with perception and able to combat for one another. Perhaps on Friday we performed a wee bit with concern which we did not need to. It is not a simple process opening a event in opposition to the host nation, I am going to inform you that, however we had sufficient expertise on the pitch to do higher.
Ryan Porteous is banned after his crimson card in opposition to Germany
“We want to look forward. We’ve got a big game coming up [against Switzerland] which we’re all excited about and we want to show this tournament what Scotland are all about. If we do that I believe that’s the best way for us to get a result.”
Steve Clarke mentioned after their 5-1 defeat to Germany that he could have given the squad “too much information”, which might have “clouded the players”.
Switzerland gained their Group A opener in opposition to Hungary
However Robertson mentioned it was right down to the gamers.
“Everyone assessed themselves after that game and maybe the gaffer was a bit harsh on himself,” the Liverpool defender added.
“I believe the information he gave was clear and I just think maybe the occasion got to some of us, some of us didn’t have our best game.
“I do not assume we went to the pitch and did what we have performed to get right here.”
Only victory on Clarke’s mind
Steve Clarke focused 4 factors from the ultimate two group matches however insists solely victory is on his thoughts in opposition to Switzerland.
“Difficult opponent, I expect a difficult game,” he mentioned.
“For us, it is to regroup and go again. It’s that simple. It is about doing better, exactly that.
“The gamers need to return and play higher and I feel that’s fairly commonplace if you play so poorly and let your self down.
“As I said when I spoke to a lot of you on Sunday, it is about doing better, working better into the game.
“We thought we have been effectively ready for Germany, clearly we weren’t. So this time I feel it’s higher to not say an excessive amount of and hopefully with our actions on the pitch we are going to present that we ready effectively and a optimistic consequence can be beautiful.
“To go into the game thinking you only need a point is dangerous. We go there to win, to be as positive as we can and we see where that takes us.
“It’s extra about ensuring we carry out in addition to we will and if we will do this I’m fairly assured we will get one thing from the sport.
“It is a big challenge, a good team, a lot of good players, very strong down the spine of the team, defend well, don’t give too much away and have a lot of pace up front. So we expect a difficult night.”
Scotland’s report vs Switzerland
Ally McCoist scored as Scotland beat Switzerland at Euro 96
Wednesday’s match can be simply the second assembly between the edges at a serious event. Scotland gained 1-0 within the group phases at Euro 1996 with Ally McCoist scoring the one objective.
That’s Scotland’s solely win of their final 5 video games in opposition to Switzerland.
They final met in a pleasant at Hampden Park in March 2006 with the guests working out 3-1 winners.
Kenny Miller scored Scotland’s solely objective on that event – Steve Clarke can be hoping for a greater consequence this time or they could possibly be heading for the aircraft residence from Euro 2024.
