Steve Clarke faces an attacking conundrum ahead of Scotland's World Cup showdown with Morocco. Lawrence Shankland impressed in warm-up wins over Curacao and Bolivia but failed to replicate that form alongside Che Adams in the Haiti friendly. Former Scotland international Gary Halliday believes Shankland will lose his starting spot after struggling to make an impact.

Clarke has consistently favored Adams, with Lyndon Dykes offering a more physical alternative if Scotland deploy a lone striker system. The tactical setup appears likely to be more conservative, which raises questions about the attacking approach. Shankland's lack of mobility could be exposed against Morocco's dynamic defense.

Former Scotland striker Duncan Ferguson argued that sitting back won't work against Morocco. He told ITV Sport that Scotland needs genuine counter-attacking threat rather than relying on set-pieces. Ferguson suggested removing Shankland from the starting XI entirely, citing concerns about the team's ability to break quickly on the transition.

George Hirst could provide the solution, with his superior mobility offering a different dimension to Scotland's attack. The Ipswich forward might offer better link-up play and pressing intensity than Shankland. Clarke must weigh defensive solidity against attacking potency when Morocco come to town Saturday.