Scotland endured a tough start to their Nations League campaign last month, when late goals from Poland and Portugal saw them fall to frustrating defeats.
There’s a chance to respond this month though, as Steve Clarke and his squad jet off to Zagreb for a clash with Croatia on Saturday, before returning to Hampden Park on Tuesday for an exciting home clash with Portugal.
Without a competitive win in over a year, the Tartan Army are desperate to see Scotland return to the form that saw them topple European champions Spain not too long ago, but will need to keep footballing legends such as Luke Modric and Cristiano Ronaldo quiet if they are to due so.
But which other players will Scotland need to nullify in the coming days? And which of their own players could deal a hammer blows to the two European giants and ignite Scotland’s Nations League campaign?
Ahead of the next set of Group A1 fixtures, we look at which 10 players have ranked highest in the group - according to popular statistic’s website FotMob.
5. Sebastian Szymanski - Poland
The 25-year-old winger has started the Nations League campaign in fine form for Poland, scoring a goal and grabbing an impressive 8.08 average rating. He has won over 70% of his duels and is yet to be dispossessed. | SNS Group
6. Nuno Mendes - Portugal
Statistically one of the best midfielders at the Euros in the summer, Mendes has carried his form into the Nations League. This Paris Saint-Germain ace has a 7.92 average rating, making 112 successful passes and winning 100% of his aerial duels. | SNS Group
7. Bernardo Silva - Portugal
Manchester City's wing wizard has an average rating of 7.46 thanks to his outstanding 94.7% passing accuracy rate, 100% dribble success and 100% tackle win rate. He has also created seven chances for his team-mates. | Getty Images
8. Mateo Kovacic - Croatia
Scored twice for club side Manchester City at the weekend to continue his positive start to the season for club and country. His 7.44 average rating makes his Croatia's best performing player so far, and it comes due to a 94.9% passing accuracy rate, 100% long ball accuracy rate and 100% tackle win rate. Excellent stats for the midfield enforcer. | Getty Images for FIGC