Clarke discusses preparations and decisions ahead of World Cup opener
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 7:39 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Steve Clarke addressed the media in New Jersey ahead of Scotland's pre-World Cup friendly against Bolivia. He emphasized the importance of avoiding injuries, especially after Billy Gilmour's recent setback. Clarke mentioned he has 16 lineup decisions to finalize before Scotland's tournament opener against Haiti next Sunday. He also cautioned against underestimating their opening opponent, who recently secured a significant victory over New Zealand. Clarke focused on preparation rather than protection, asserting that players cannot be overly shielded during training.
- •Scotland faces Bolivia in a friendly this Saturday.
- •Clarke aims for no injuries in the lead-up to the World Cup.
- •Scotland’s opener against Haiti is on Sunday.
- •Clarke has 16 lineup decisions to make for the tournament.
- •He warns against underestimating Haiti's capabilities.
- 7:39 AMYahoo Sports — Clarke's 'got some decisions to make' - but what are they?
- 7:33 AMBBC Sport — Clarke's 'got some decisions to make' - but what are they?
- 12:17 AMYahoo Sports — Clarke on big decisions, 'cotton wool' treatment & Haiti warning
"Steve Clarke addressed the media before Scotland‘s final pre-World Cup friendly against Bolivia on Saturday in New Jersey. Clarke said he still has “16 decisions” to make for Scotland‘s tournament opener against Haiti next Sunday.
"Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has "some decisions to make" when it comes to his starting XI for their World Cup opener against Haiti on Sunday, but what are they?
"Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has "some decisions to make" when it comes to his starting XI for their World Cup opener against Haiti on Sunday, but what are they?
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 7:39 AMClarke's 'got some decisions to make' - but what are they?
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has "some decisions to make" when it comes to his starting XI for their World Cup opener against Haiti on Sunday, but what are they?
- BBC SportJun 7, 2026, 7:33 AMClarke's 'got some decisions to make' - but what are they?
Scotland head coach Steve Clarke has "some decisions to make" when it comes to his starting XI for their World Cup opener against Haiti on Sunday, but what are they?
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 12:17 AMClarke on big decisions, 'cotton wool' treatment & Haiti warning
Steve Clarke addressed the media before Scotland‘s final pre-World Cup friendly against Bolivia on Saturday in New Jersey. Clarke said he still has “16 decisions” to make for Scotland‘s tournament opener against Haiti next Sunday.
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