Football Briefs: Gauld on Doak, Poland Injuries, and Transfer Updates

Scotland midfielder Ryan Gauld has expressed confidence in teenage talent Ben Doak’s ability to manage the intense media attention, stating Doak will “take it all in his stride,” according to the Daily Record. Ahead of their match against Scotland on Monday, Poland is reportedly facing a significant injury crisis, with four players, alongside star striker Robert Lewandowski, expected to be unavailable for the game, as reported by The Sun. Fabio Silva, who previously played for Rangers on loan, might debut for Portugal on Monday in their match against Croatia, a fixture with direct implications for Scotland’s aspirations in the Nations League, according to Selecao Portugal on X. Croatia’s captain, Luka Modric, has criticized referee Orel Grinfeld, calling him “arrogant” and asserting that he “ruined the game” at Hampden Park by issuing a red card to Petar Sucic, as reported by the Daily Record. Connor Goldson, a former player, has stated that Rangers would commit a significant error should they decide to transfer their captain, James Tavernier, according to the Daily Record. Rangers are reportedly leading the race to acquire Peterborough winger Kwame Poku during the January transfer window, as per Football Insider. Alexandro Bernabei, a Celtic left-back currently on loan with Brazilian club Internacional, is reportedly a target for Corinthians for a permanent transfer, with the club also showing interest in former Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos, according to the Daily Record. Sandi Toksvig will be accompanied by Gyles Brandreth, Lulu, Emmanuel Sonubi, and Alan Davies. A segment features music from Queen, Taylor Swift, Bon Jovi, Katy Perry, and other artists. Ben Fogle and Kate Humble are returning to cover the festive events at Longleat Safari Park. Topics under consideration include microplastics present in air, soil, and waterways, as well as the scope of food waste observed during this period of the year.