Source: Team_Talk
Commons out of Denmark clash
Scotland manager Craig Levein has confirmed that Kris Commons will not be playing against Denmark on Wednesday.[LNB] The Celtic man reported for international duty wearing a protective boot before returning to the club's Lennoxtown training base for further treatment.[LNB]As the match was only a friendly the Bhoys were always keen for their star playmaker to miss out rather than aggravate the knock.[LNB]Although Commons' condition has been improving since Sunday, Levein has now confirmed he will play no part against Denmark.[LNB]Asked whether Commons would be available, Levein replied: "Unfortunately not - he becomes the third withdrawal. He's got bone bruising."[LNB]Levin accepts the timing of the friendly is unlikely to win friends with SPL managers, although he does believe the players benefit from the experience.[LNB]Scotland have upcoming Euro 2012 qualifiers against Czech Republic and Lithuania and Levein is pleased to be tackling touch opposition in Denmark.[LNB]"I've got a great deal of sympathy with club managers having been on the other side of the fence," continued the ex-Dundee United manager.[LNB]"We've got the find this common ground where I try and do my best to keep the clubs happy.[LNB]"They've (the managers) got to have the trust to send their players away on international duty.[LNB]"Sending your players away on international duty should add value to the players, where the experience or financial value.[LNB]"I deliberately picked a tough fixture. Looking at where we are it would be good to play opposition who are comparable to Czech Republic.[LNB]"I will guarantee the players will be playing at their absolute the top level of their efforts."