The Scotland national team return to action in just over four weeks as Steve Clarke’s side begin their World Cup preparations by taking on both Japan and Ivory Coast next month.
Ahead of the pre-tournament friendlies, the 62-year-old head coach has several injury concerns, with the likes of John McGinn, Ben Gannon-Doak, and Lawrence Shankland all missing games for their respective club sides in recent months, alongside many others.
It is not all bad news, though, with Billy Gilmour returning to action with Napoli in recent weeks, while others have declared themselves ready to go for Scotland’s World Cup adventure in the Americas in four months' time.
Here we detail every injury concern Scotland currently has, their expected return date and their chances of being fit and available for the summer World Cup.
1. Lawrence Shankland - Hearts
The Hearts skipper has missed several weeks with a bad hamstring injury and is set to miss out on both friendly games against Japan and Ivory Coast in March. Expected return date: Not due back until April. | Getty Images
2. Grant Hanley - Hibs
The veteran defender has missed Hibs' last four games with injury, though, head coach David Gray has said he "isn't far away" from returning. Expected return date: Set to be available in the next week. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
3. Angus Gunn - Nottingham Forest
The Nottingham Forest goalkeeper isn't injured, but is severely lacking in match fitness after playing just 45 minutes of league football this season. Expected return date: Fit and available but in dire need of match fitness. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
4. Ben Gannon-Doak - AFC Bournemouth
The winger has missed the last three months with a hamstring injury he picked up in the 4-2 win over Denmark back in November, and is a major concern ahead of the World Cup. Expected return date: He's said to be back in training, but there's no confirmed date for his return as yet. | AFP via Getty Images Photo: Getty Images