captain is being urged by supervisor Steve Clarke to have the “finest night time of his life” because the nationwide facet stands on the precipice of historical past, needing a consequence in opposition to on Wednesday to safe a spot within the knockout phases for the primary time ever.
Having gathered three factors from their preliminary Group C fixtures in opposition to and , a draw in opposition to the five-time champions would all however assure Scotland’s development within the match.
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Talking from Miami Stadium, Clarke lauded his 32-year-old skipper, who boasts 96 caps for his nation.
“He’s been a improbable captain for Scotland. He’s closing in on the file variety of caps. He deserves to be right here. He’s labored ever so laborious for the nation,” Clarke acknowledged.
“He leads this group of gamers just like the chief he’s and he’s very, essential to me and the squad. So clearly I would like the very best for him. I would like him to have the very best night time of his life tomorrow night time.”
Steve Clarke heaped reward on Robertson (Getty)
Robertson himself expressed the staff’s readiness for the monumental problem.
“It’s one which we stay up for. We’re enjoying in opposition to an enormous nation, probably the most iconic in World Cups, clearly most adorned,” he mentioned.
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“However it additionally offers us a chance to realize our goals as nicely. We need to obtain historical past for our little nation. Now we have a chance to try this tomorrow night time.”
The left-back anticipates going through the “finest keeper on the planet” in former teammate , although he playfully hopes the Brazilian will endure a uncommon off-night. Robertson, who performed alongside Alisson for eight years at Anfield, mirrored on their time collectively.
“I used to be very fortunate to play with Ali for the final eight years and in massive moments Ali was at all times there for us,” he recalled.
“Even when our defence was at its finest generally groups would get by and we’d at all times depend on Ali to go and make the saves. Unbelievable goalkeeper, a fair higher particular person. Somebody that I love a lot, he and his household, I’m actually fortunate to be near them and so they’re improbable individuals.”
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Regardless of his admiration, Robertson concluded with a aggressive edge: “I hope he’s choosing the ball out of the web possibly a few occasions tomorrow, extra traditional than I’m used to, however he’s the very best keeper on the planet for me and he has been for thus a few years.
“I can’t converse extremely sufficient of him as a participant and an individual. However like I mentioned, hopefully tomorrow he doesn’t maintain a clear sheet.”