International friendly: Ivory Coast v Scotland
Hill Dickinson Stadium, Liverpool
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Following Saturday's disappointing friendly loss to Japan, Steve Clarke indicated he is likely to make six or seven changes to the Scotland squad for the challenging fixture against Ivory Coast on Tuesday in Liverpool.
But what adjustments might be made? And what insights will the head coach seek about his squad ahead of the upcoming matches against Curacao at the end of May and another pre-World Cup friendly in early June?
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Changes in the defence?
Angus Gunn started as goalkeeper against Japan, but Clarke might consider giving one of the other goalkeepers in his squad an opportunity.
Craig Gordon is expected to travel to the World Cup if fit and will likely compete with Gunn for the starting position, while Liam Kelly and Scott Bain contend for the third goalkeeper spot.
Bain is the only one regularly playing at club level with Falkirk, though his most recent of three Scotland caps dates back to March 2019.
Changes in the back four are almost certain.
Clarke frequently rotates his central defensive partnership; Jack Hendry and Scott McKenna both played the full 90 minutes against Japan.
Regular starters John Souttar and Grant Hanley are the most probable choices to start, with Wrexham's Dominic Hyam also an option.
At right-back, Nathan Patterson appeared rusty before being substituted by Anthony Ralston on Saturday.
Clarke is well aware of what both players offer, and with first-choice Aaron Hickey still sidelined due to injury, versatile Bristol City defender Ross McCrorie could be considered for a start.
Captain Andy Robertson and Kieran Tierney are likely to share left-back duties once again.
A chance for youth?
Findlay Curtis made his Scotland debut against Japan.
A key focus of Clarke's team selection for Tuesday may be the younger members of the squad.
With Ben Gannon-Doak unavailable due to injury, Tommy Conway started on the left, where he has shown promise this season for promotion-chasing Middlesbrough.
Clarke praised the 23-year-old after the game, despite Conway admitting he struggled to get into the match early on.
Conway was replaced by teenage Kilmarnock winger Findlay Curtis on 81 minutes, but the on-loan Rangers player found it difficult to make meaningful contributions during his senior international debut.
Given the limited wide options available, it is highly likely that these two will compete for a starting position on Tuesday.
In central midfield, there may be an opportunity for 19-year-old Udinese midfielder Lennon Miller.
The former Motherwell player has become more prominent in Serie A since the start of the year and will be eager to earn his fifth Scotland cap at Everton's Hill Dickinson Stadium, especially as both Lewis Ferguson and Kenny McLean played the full 90 minutes against Japan.
Bournemouth's Ryan Christie and Sparta Prague's Andy Irving were the other central midfielders on the bench against Japan, with only Christie receiving playing time.
Adams to return up front?
The choice of striker remains a topic of discussion whenever Scotland play.
Lyndon Dykes started against Japan and worked hard without much success.
The Charlton forward offers physicality and effort and occasionally scores goals; his record stands at 10 goals in 49 caps.
However, George Hirst has more than twice Dykes' goal tally in the English Championship this season and also showed determination against a strong Japanese defense.
Hirst missed a key chance, shooting into the side netting, and is likely to return to the bench against Ivory Coast.
Having not played on Saturday, Torino's Che Adams is the favorite to lead the attack.
Adams offers a different style from Dykes, with greater pace, and holds a slightly better international goal record.
These two have been Clarke's preferred strikers for some time, and that is unlikely to change.
