Source: Daily_Mail
Scotland blow as Sunderland's Phil Bardsley pulls out of Brazil clash with knee injury
Sunderland defender Phil Bardsley has pulled out of the Scotland squad for Sunday's friendly against Brazil due to a knee injury, his club have confirmed. .Scotland assistant manager Peter Houston revealed yesterday that Bardsley would be assessed by medical staff after suffering a knock at the weekend as the squad jetted to La Manga for a training camp ahead of Sunday's game. Scot a problem: Phil Bardsley has been ruled out of Scotland's match with BrazilThe Salford-born full-back, who qualifies for Scotland through his father, has been capped three times.A statement on Sunderland`s website confirmed: 'Defender Phil Bardsley will miss Sunday's international game between Scotland and Brazil after picking up a knock in Sunderland's defeat against Liverpool.'The full back was in line to pick up his fourth cap for Scotland, however, he has been withdrawn from the squad after suffering a knee injury.'Bardsley will receive treatment and be monitored by the club's medical team over the coming days.'Goalkeeper Iain Turner and Rangers midfielder Steven Naismith have also withdrawn from the squad ahead of the clash at the Emirates Stadium. Scotland's Naismith ruled out of Brazil clash after CIS Cup final injuriesSunderland's injury problems mount as four take knocks during Liverpool defeatFrom Amos to Yorke: Giggs' 135 team-mates at Manchester UnitedAll the latest Sunderland news, features and opinion Explore more:Places: Liverpool, Scotland, Brazil