Steve Clarke insists Scotland will likely be simply as fired up for the World Cup showdown with Ukraine as their war-torn rivals.
However the nationwide boss might want to go with out the injured Kieran Tierney because the Arsenal ace was not noted of the preliminary 28-man squad for the play-offs.
Nationwide boss Clarke is aware of Ukraine have big motivation getting in to subsequent Wednesday’s conflict at Hampden towards the backdrop of heartache of their homeland.
He’s delighted the tie goes forward however insisted the Scots will likely be simply as decided to arrange a shot at Wales for a spot in Qatar.
Clarke mentioned: “Everyone seems to be saying they are going to be so motivated however you’ll discover our lads will likely be motivated to get to Qatar as effectively.
“We’ve waited a very long time for this example. It’s troublesome for a rustic like Scotland to qualify for a World Cup.
“It’s troublesome to place yourselves on this place, the place we're two video games away from going to Qatar.
“Myself, my workers and my gamers are all decided to be there.”
Ukraine have been compelled to scramble a squad collectively for pleasant clashes towards golf equipment in Germany, Italy and Croatia, after the home league was deserted within the wake of the Russian invasion.
Dynamo Kiev legend Viktor Leonenko insisted Scotland would wipe the ground with the ‘unstable’ Ukraine outfit Clarke is refusing to fall for any thoughts video games.
He mentioned: “We’ll not be listening to any of that discuss by any means.
“It’s good we're taking part in. We needed the sport to go forward, nobody needed anybody to get a bye or to not play the match.
“It’s good they’ve had the possibility to get in another country and a few of them have been in a coaching camp for a number of weeks taking part in with Shakhtar and Dynamo. They've 9 or 10 boys from round Europe who will be a part of them.
“They’ll have a great camp and be 100 per cent prepared – simply as we will likely be.”
The Scotland boss admitted it was a significant blow that Tierney did not recuperate from knee surgical procedure.
Everton’s Nathan Patterson made the group, however is a significant doubt whereas Billy Gilmour, who missed Chelsea’s remaining match towards Norwich, has declared himself match.
Clarke mentioned: “We’ve identified for weeks that Kieran wouldn’t make it nevertheless it’s a disappointment for everyone.
“He’s identified the identical so he bought his head round it now and is engaged on his rehab to be prepared for pre-season with Arsenal.
“It’s disappointing for Kieran and for us nevertheless it’s an opportunity for another person.
“Nathan is barely completely different. He’s on schedule. For those who’re taking a look at it sensibly he'll most likely return to coach with a gaggle for the primary time when he comes to affix us.
“The Ukraine sport might be going to return too quickly for him however you by no means know, he’s a younger man, he would possibly hit the bottom operating. We received’t rule him out fully.”