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Andreatta on Weir absence, 'powerhouse' Sweden & success recipe
Updated Wed, November 11, 2026 at 3:25 PM UTC

Scotland head coach Melissa Andreatta has been speaking to the media after naming her squad for the upcoming World Cup play-off final against Sweden.

Here are the key lines:

  • Andreatta revealed Caroline Weir suffered a late setback that has ruled her out of the Sweden double-header. Weir, 31, suffered a muscle injury in the warm-up ahead of the win against Czech Republic last month.

  • Despite Weir's injury, the Scotland head coach insists: "It's all about the players we have, the players we've got to work together to win this tie and that's going to be our focus to do whatever it takes to make sure we're on the right side of the result."

  • Andreatta believes the second leg against Czech Republic showed the "progression" of her squad and believes they've "earned their opportunity".

  • Andreatta adds: "The squad I've picked, 21 players in the squad have represented Scotland already this year and contributed to what we're doing on the field to get us to this point. We've really earned that opportunity and I think we've shown not only our maturity, but our professionalism and growth."

  • On facing "powerhouse" Sweden, Andreatta says: "I think the way they start games is a strength and that's something we will be ready for. Their speed across the park, not only in transition, but just in open play and set-plays. We'll be ready for those moments and I think we have a game plan that not only nullifies those three key areas but focuses on our strengths so we can impose our game on them."

  • Andreatta revealed she is "really pleased" with her camp's "meticulous" preparation ahead of Sweden and believes she has created a "great recipe for success".

  • On competition for places, Andreatta says: "I think the decisions are getting harder and that shows the competition for spots. It does make it difficult but that's why I'm employed to make the tough decision and look at the players that will pull on the navy blue and represent us the way we want to be represented and perform in a way we want to perform to get us to major tournaments."

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