Scotland squad announcement leaves Dinamo's Danny Armstrong out despite strong domestic form

Danny Armstrong was not included in the latest Scotland national team squad announcement. The omission comes despite reports of his excellent performance level while playing for Dinamo București in Romania. Armstrong, who is twenty-nine years old, had been expected to be considered for the international roster given his recent contributions at club level.

The decision by the Scottish management to leave the forward out of the squad stands in contrast to his statistical output this season. In the first fourteen stages of the Romanian championship, Armstrong has recorded six goals and ten assists. These figures highlight a period of significant offensive involvement for the player at Dinamo București.

The squad selection occurs as Scotland prepares for critical fixtures in the UEFA Nations League. The national team currently sits third in Group 1 of League B, having accumulated four points so far in the competition. The upcoming matches are vital for their standing in the group stage.

Scotland’s immediate schedule includes two away or neutral venue matches against North Macedonia and Switzerland. The team is set to play North Macedonia on November 13. Three days later, they will face Switzerland. These games form part of the current Nations League window where squad choices are being finalized.

Sebastien Pocognoli has named the full squad for these upcoming fixtures. The list includes goalkeepers Scott Bain, Angus Gunn, and Liam Kelly. It also features Jon McCracken among the defensive options provided in the report.

The defensive line selections include Luis Binks, Luke Graham, Jack Hendry, Aaron Hickey, Nathan Patterson, James Penrice, Andy Robertson, Kieran Tierney, and Stephen Welsh. These players represent the backline options available for the manager ahead of the Nations League clashes.

Midfielders Ryan Christie, Lewis Ferguson, Billy Gilmour, John McGinn, and Josh McPake are also part of the announced group. Their inclusion suggests the tactical setup for the matches against North Macedonia and Switzerland relies on this core of experienced midfield talent.

Scott McTominay, Kristi Montgomery, Che Adams, Kieron Bowie, Findlay Curtis, Ben Gannon-Doak, Oli McBurnie, and Robbie Ure complete the attacking and midfield options listed. The squad reflects a mix of players from various European clubs, though Armstrong remains absent from this specific call-up.