'Unacceptable': Scotland and Liverpool defender Andy Robertson strongly opposes controversial fixture plan

Andy Robertson insists it would be ‘unacceptable’ if Scotland’s summer fixture list is extended to accommodate the postponed World Cup play-off semi-final against Ukraine.

The Scots are already scheduled to play four UEFA Nations League games in 11 days in June, while uncertainty continues to surround the World Cup tie at home to Ukraine amid the ongoing Russian invasion and military assault on the country.

One potential contingency plan envisaged by FIFA and UEFA is for that match – and the play-off final against Wales in Cardiff – to take place in June if the situation in Ukraine has improved sufficiently.

Scotland captain Robertson hopes that scenario can play out but only if the World Cup fixtures replace two of the Nations League games which he feels could be moved to later in the year.

“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,” said the Liverpool left-back with reference to next season’s English Premier League starting a week earlier than usual on August 6.

“A lot has been said about player welfare over the last couple of years and I hope that’s at the front of it,” he added.

“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.

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