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RB Leipzig’s Oliver Burke has said that he was gutted with the fact that he was not played against Slovakia after he played in the World Cup qualifier against Lithuania only a few days earlier.

The 19-year old was baffled as he thought his pace and power gave the team an advantage but Coach Gordon Strachan though otherwise.

RB Leipzig’s Oliver Burke has said that he was gutted with the fact that he was not played against Slovakia after he played in the World Cup qualifier against Lithuania only a few days earlier.

The 19-year old was baffled as he thought his pace and power gave the team an advantage but Coach Gordon Strachan though otherwise.

He took to his Twitter handle to post “silent man” but quickly deleted the tweet. The youngster worth £13 million said he was disappointed with the decision of the coach.

“Of course, it was disappointing to be dropped for the Slovakia game. But I’m just really happy to be involved with Scotland. I’m still young and to be with the first team at international level is a great feeling.

“It’s a brilliant achievement for myself. I’ll hopefully just keep showing what I’m capable of and, when I get the call – or if I get the call – I’ll do my very best for the team,” the young player said. Tickets for Scotland’s international home matches are available through this site, whilst away matches are done by a ballot system on the SFA website.

He added that it was not “nice” to miss the squad but that he would stick with the manager’s decision. He said he hopes to make up for it when he gets an opportunity to play.

Burke has been facing a lot of recent. From German lesson, to moving his family to Germany and playing off the bench for Leipzig, it has not been an easy ride for the young man. Leipzig are chasing Bayern Munich as Ralph Hasenhuttl’s men think they can snatch the crown this year.

Burke admitted that the move has been a difficult one but added that he remains focused on thriving.

“I’m learning everyday here. From a football point of view, I want video analysis every day. Even on my phone, I’m constantly looking where I can improve my game. I feel I’m getting better,” he said.

Slovakia beats Scotland 3-0 to put more pressure on Gordon Strachan. The Scotland manager has come under intense pressure during the recent weeks with Scotland having a difficult campaign in the World Cup qualifiers.

This is the second match in a row where Scotland failed to take maximum points after their draw with Lithuania.

Slovakia beats Scotland 3-0 to put more pressure on Gordon Strachan. The Scotland manager has come under intense pressure during the recent weeks with Scotland having a difficult campaign in the World Cup qualifiers.

This is the second match in a row where Scotland failed to take maximum points after their draw with Lithuania.

Slovakia started the match well and put Scotland under pressure from the kick-off. They will score the first goal through Robert Mak to take the lead. Scotland fans were hoping that the goal will spark their team to life but unfortunately, nothing happen and they will concede another goal.

Again Robert Mak will be their tormentor in chief when he managed to evade Russel Martin to score the second goal. This goal will be a major blow for Scotland as they will be unable to come back into the game.

Scotland will concede a third goal when Adam Nemec will score on a header that will give the Scotland keeper no chance.
The defeat leaves Scotland third in their group 3 points behind leader England putting their qualifications for the next World Cup in danger. Scotland has missed the previous two World Cups and will be hoping that they can make it this time, but so far there is little to suggest that the side will improve.

Ever since the defeat pressure has been mounting on the manager as many people feel that the team is no longer progressing under Strachan. There is still a lot to play for in the qualifying campaign, and some pundits believe that the only way out is to change manager.

Scotland will need someone that has good experience of international football and also someone that can motivate the team and organize them on the pitch. Indeed the goals conceded against Slovakia were mainly due to poor organization.