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Stuart Armstrong insists Scotland vs Ukraine can wait as Southampton star issues touching show of solidarity

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Stuart Armstrong has no problem letting football take a back seat as the conflict in Ukraine rages on. It was reported on Thursday that the Ukrainian FA had asked FIFA for their World Cup playoff with Scotland, due to take place on March 24, to be postponed.

Ukraine is currently under martial law with males between 18-60 unable to leave the country until further notice.That means a substantial amount of the squad would be unable to travel for the Hampden showdown.With that in mind and against the backdrop of a war that puts football in the rear-view mirror for now, the SFA look likely to accept any proposal to give Ukraine more time.

And Southampton star Armstrong supports that as he insisted football can take a back seat for now. He said on Sky Sports: "It's a difficult situation for everyone involved.

Our thoughts go out to people in Ukraine at the moment."Football takes a backseat."On the outset of the game there are a lot of emotions.

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