Overview
- Scotland captain Andy Robertson was taken off at half-time against Brazil on Wednesday after appearing winded and he did not return for the second half.
- Brazil won 3-0, leaving Scotland’s progress to the last 32 unsettled under the expanded 48-team format where some third-placed teams still advance.
- Reporters at the Hard Rock Stadium said Robertson appeared short of breath on the bench and he was later seen with an ice pack on his ankle, but no official medical explanation has been released.
- Multiple outlets criticised Robertson’s display and noted Kieran Tierney provided more attacking impact after replacing him at half-time.
- Tottenham signed the 32-year-old on a free transfer after nine years at Liverpool and the club now faces uncertainty over his short-term availability and who will fill left-back minutes if he is injured.