Steve Clarke’s side could have been preparing for a World Cup play-off final for a place at the Qatar tournament. However, this is the final fixture before June when the national team are due to play Ukraine then a possible clash with Wales who have already defeated Austria.
On top of that, there are four Nations League games. Scotland captain Andy Robertson said it would be “unacceptable" to fit so many games into a period when players are already having their time off prior to pre-season cut short.
“From a football point of view, I don’t think it’s fair to ask players to play six international games in June when our summer break is already being cut short because of the World Cup Finals during the season,” he said.
“A lot has been said about player welfare over the last couple of years and I hope that’s at the front of it.
“All the players are going to have to go through it and to ask players to have only two weeks off in a whole year is unacceptable for me."
Meanwhile, prior to the friendly in Vienna where Clarke is expected to make changes the Under-21s are in action in Kazakhstan.
The team are sitting fourth in qualification and very unlikely to qualify, needing three wins from their remaining three fixtures to stand any chance.
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5. Celtic linked with Bayern starlet
Celtic are keen on Bayern Munich attacking midfielder Christopher Scott. The 19-year-old has featured for the German giant’s second string this campaign. Bayern are keen to tie him down on a longer contract but Brentford and Celrtic are willing to offer him regular football. (Sky Sports Germany) Photo: Danilo Di Giovanni
6. Goodwin to make changes
Jim Goodwin is set to make more changes to his backroom staff following Scott Brown’s exit earlier this year. Goalkeeping coach Gordon Marshall and head of medicine and football science Adam Stokes are set to exit the club. (Daily Record) Photo: Craig Williamson - SNS Group
7. Robertson questions potential six games in June
Scotland captain Andy Robertson believes Scotland should play a maximum of four games in June. The national team are due to play their rescheduled World Cup play-off against Ukraine the a potential final against Wales as well as Nations League encounters. Robertson said: “I hope the Ukraine game is in June because it will mean the world and Ukraine are in a better place. But maybe some games could be moved to other international breaks to fit that in. The games have to be played but I think four has to be the maximum.” (Various) Photo: Craig Foy - SNS Group
![Wales boss Rob Paige is unsure if he will play Aaron Ramsey in tonight's friendly with Czech Republic after the Rangers stat played the full game against Austria. He said: “They both struggled towards the end of the game [Bale and Ramsey]. You could see both of them were holding their groins and hamstrings.” (Sky Sports)](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOjE3ODE4YTVhLWQ1MzYtNDlhNC04MzkyLTk2MDk0MTQyMWYwMjoxYWQwM2QxZi1jYjI3LTQ5YjQtODJmNC1mMDdhYjE2YmQwZDk=.jpg?crop=4:3&trim=&width=640)
8. Ramsey injury issue
Wales boss Rob Paige is unsure if he will play Aaron Ramsey in tonight's friendly with Czech Republic after the Rangers stat played the full game against Austria. He said: “They both struggled towards the end of the game [Bale and Ramsey]. You could see both of them were holding their groins and hamstrings.” (Sky Sports) Photo: SNS Group Sammy Turner