Matej Gashtarov: "Always give your maximum" before Scotland

At an official press conference in Glasgow on 12 November 2026, ahead of North Macedonia's Nations League fixture with Scotland scheduled for 13 November 2026, young national team player Matej Gashtarov said he was highly motivated to represent his country.

Confidence and focus before the match

Gashtarov, who plays his club football for Red Star Belgrade, underlined the emotional weight of wearing the national shirt and the attitude he brings to the pitch.

"When you wear the Macedonian shirt, you don't need any other motivation. You must always give your maximum and leave your heart on the field. We play against a big Scotland, which has a quality team. We also have excellent players who are in good form. When I go onto the field, I want to enjoy it. We play against big teams, but I don't feel pressure," the young Red Star Belgrade player said.

Gashtarov stressed that the squad arrives in Glasgow ready to measure itself against a strong opponent and to show the progress North Macedonia has made in recent campaigns.

Earlier, coach Sedloski had commented that the players are in better shape, a point that adds to expectations for the upcoming Nations League match on 13 November 2026.

Line-up decisions and the coach's final selection will be announced before kick-off; for now the focus from Gashtarov and his teammates is on delivering a committed performance in Glasgow.

Photo: press material from the event