Caroline Weir and Emma Watson's Return Could Boost Scotland's European Playoff Hopes
It’s an exciting time for Scotland's national women’s football team, as two key players, Caroline Weir and Emma Watson, make their return just in time for their crucial European Championship playoff against Hungary. After suffering from ACL injuries over a year ago, both players are now fully fit and ready to help Scotland push forward in the final third of the pitch, which coach Pedro Martinez Losa sees as an essential area for improvement.
Caroline Weir, the 29-year-old Real Madrid midfielder, has been training consistently and playing full matches with her club, showing she's back to full strength. Her playmaking abilities and experience will bring a much-needed boost to the team, especially in the absence of captain Rachel Corsie, who’s sidelined until December due to knee surgery. On the other hand, 18-year-old Emma Watson, who plays for Manchester United, has also returned from a similar injury and has been impressive during training sessions. Both players’ presence could be vital in breaking down Hungary's defense and creating more offensive opportunities in these critical games.
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The return of other key figures like Lauren Davidson, Kathy Hill, and Emma Mukandi, alongside the debut of Celtic's Shannon McGregor, gives Martinez Losa a variety of options to strengthen the squad further. McGregor, a promising midfielder, has been shining for Celtic this season, and her inclusion is a sign of the team's depth and evolving talent pool.
Scotland faces Hungary in the first leg on October 25, with the second leg following on October 29. Should they advance, the Scots will take on either Montenegro or Finland in the next stage for a spot in Euro 2025. While the absence of Corsie’s leadership will be felt, Losa remains confident that Weir, Watson, and the returning players can fill the gap and help Scotland achieve their goal of reaching the finals in Switzerland.
All eyes will be on these returning stars as they aim to guide Scotland through this pivotal playoff.
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