Nations League: Steve Clarke & Scotland find way to bounce back yet again

Tactical flexibility and squad depth prove key as Scotland overcome Ukraine

Scotland secured a famous 3-0 victory over Ukraine in the Nations League on Wednesday night, bouncing back from their defeat to the Republic of Ireland on Saturday.

Steve Clarke's side were excellent throughout, with Ryan Christie, Lyndon Dykes and John McGinn all on target.

The result means Scotland move up to second place in Group B1, level on points with Ukraine but with a better head-to-head record.

Tactical flexibility

One of the most impressive aspects of Scotland's performance was their tactical flexibility.

Clarke started the game with a 3-5-2 formation, but switched to a 4-3-3 after just 20 minutes.

The change in formation helped Scotland to gain control of the midfield and create more chances.

Squad depth

Scotland's victory was also a testament to their squad depth.

Clarke was able to make six changes to his starting line-up from the defeat to Ireland, and all of the players who came in performed well.

This shows that Scotland have a strong squad of players who are capable of competing at international level.

Key players

Ryan Christie was one of Scotland's standout performers against Ukraine.

The Celtic midfielder scored a stunning goal to open the scoring, and he was a constant threat to the Ukraine defence.

Lyndon Dykes and John McGinn also played well, with Dykes scoring Scotland's second goal and McGinn adding the third.

Conclusion

Scotland's victory over Ukraine was a deserved one.

Clarke's side showed great tactical flexibility and squad depth, and they were rewarded with a convincing victory.

This result gives Scotland a great chance of qualifying for the Nations League finals, and it will also give them confidence ahead of their upcoming Euro 2020 play-off semi-final against Israel.