Having not performed at any degree since December, Ben Doak has now been compelled out of the Scotland squad for Euro 2024 after struggling a brand new damage blow.
Doak was considerably of a shock inclusion in Steve Clarke’s provisional squad for the summer season’s event in Germany.
Having solely returned to full coaching in Could after 5 months out following knee surgical procedure, the 18-year-old was thought of a wildcard choice for Scotland.
However with Clarke’s attacking choices diminished additional by damage to Lyndon Dykes in coaching final week, Doak was then anticipated to make the ultimate lower.
Scotland squad replace:
Forward of Friday’s match towards Finland, Steve Clarke has known as Tommy Conway into his squad.
Sadly, Ben Doak has been withdrawn from the #EURO2024 squad by way of damage. Ben – we all know we’ll see you entertaining crowds at Hampden in a Scotland shirt quickly. pic.twitter.com/he01RGvybX
— Scotland Nationwide Workforce (@ScotlandNT) June 4, 2024
Nonetheless, the Scottish FA introduced on Tuesday evening that he had been compelled out of rivalry with a brand new damage, with U21s striker Tommy Conway known as up in his place.
It’s a bitter blow for Doak, who might have been a serious menace for Scotland of their group video games towards Germany, Switzerland and Hungary this month.
His withdrawal will not be solely surprising although, having already seen his coaching time managed together with lacking Monday’s 2-0 pleasant win over Gibraltar.
Doak might nonetheless journey with the Scotland squad to the event, as Dykes has already determined to do, although a lot will depend on the extent of his damage.
{The teenager} suffered MCL injury throughout a 2-1 win over Chelsea U21s in December, present process surgical procedure and spending the remainder of the marketing campaign unavailable.
He rejoined Liverpool first-team coaching within the buildup to the ultimate sport of the season, however was by no means set to be thought of for choice.
The hope can be that his damage will not be severe and Doak can concentrate on regaining his health whereas supporting his new Scotland team-mates, earlier than heading to the AXA Coaching Centre for pre-season underneath Arne Slot.
