Scotland concern as Gunn 'opens up knee ligaments'

Nottingham Forest goalkeeper Angus Gunn could be a doubt for Scotland's crucial World Cup qualifying double header next month.

National head coach Steve Clarke will name his squad to face Greece and Denmark next week.

But, speaking before Saturday's Premier League meeting with Manchester United, Forest manager Sean Dyche said: "Angus Gunn, who is currently not playing but is obviously part of the squad, he's opened up his knee ligaments."

Dyche gave no indication of the length of time the 29-year-old would be on the sidelines.

However, the latest blow comes on top of the fact Gunn has not featured for Forest since signing a one-year contract this summer after leaving Norwich City.

His only outings this season have been Scotland's four previous World Cup qualifiers.

Gunn, who has 20 caps for Scotland, said last month he would be looking at a possible move in January if he did not get more game time with his club.

He expressed disappointment at not having received promised game time under two managers - Nuno Espirito Santo and Ange Postecoglou - and that has continued in two games under new boss Dyche before the goalkeeper's injury blow.

Scotland are behind Denmark on goal difference at the top of Europe's Group C qualifying group before visiting Greece on 15 November and then hosting the Danes three days later in what will be a head-to-head for the automatic qualification place, with the runner-up progressing to the play-offs.

The two other goalkeepers in Clarke's last squad - Heart of Midlothian's Craig Gordon and Rangers' Liam Kelly - have also found themselves on the bench for their clubs.