Che Adams sets record straight on Scotland absence as Torino striker admits 'I need to clear this up'
Che Adams has moved to clear up why he pulled out of Scotland's Nations League squad earlier this month.
The Torino striker - who started all three games at the Euros - was named in Steve Clarke's squad for the recent double-header against Poland and Portugal. But the 28-year-old opted to withdraw before leading the line against Leece in the first game after the international break.
Reports had suggested that Adams requested to be left out of the squad to give him more time to settle in Italy following his summer switch from Southampton. However, the frontman has revealed Clarke granted him permission to sit out of the games as he nursed a hip injury.
READ MORE: Derek McInnes on next Hearts manager links as Kilmarnock boss issues clear response
READ MORE: Ross McCormack says Rangers ghosted him as striker reveals Steven Gerrard transfer return offer
"That is something I need to clear up. After the Venezia game, I felt my hip", Adams told the Daily Record. "I had an issue with my hip flexor. It was an injury where if I had joined up with Scotland I wouldn’t have been of any use to anyone, if I am being honest.
"I spoke to Steve and he agreed it was the right decision to pull out. It was the best decision not to go to make sure I was okay for my next (domestic) games and then this next (Scotland) camp. It also wouldn’t have been fair for me to go to the squad if I wasn’t fit. We have a number of good strikers.
"Lyndon Dykes has done a great job for the national team and Lawrence Shankland had an amazing campaign last season. These guys all deserve playing time as well."