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Halliday critiques Motherwell's changes ahead of Freiburg match

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 12:11 PM

Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Halliday critiques Motherwell's changes ahead of Freiburg match

Summary

Andy Halliday expressed disappointment regarding Motherwell's decision to make eight changes in their League Cup defeat to Stenhousemuir. The team now faces Freiburg at Fir Park for the Conference League play-off first leg. Halliday noted that four of the starting players were making their season debut, making cohesion difficult. He acknowledged Freiburg as a strong opponent and emphasized the importance of the occasion.

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By the Numbers

•Motherwell faces Freiburg on August 20 at Fir Park.
•Halliday criticized the team's eight changes after a recent defeat.
•Four players will make their season debut in the match against Freiburg.
•Freiburg were last year's Europa League finalists.

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12:11 PMYahoo Sports — Too many changes dogged Motherwell before Euro tie - Halliday

What they're saying

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Alfred Johansson's side bid to bounce back from that shock exit when they welcome Freiburg to a sold-out Fir Park for their Conference League play-off first leg. "It's disappointing to make that many changes," Halliday told the BBC's Scottish Football Podcast.
— Yahoo Sports

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