Scottish Football Association performance director Mark Wotte insists Ryan Gauld has no reason to worry - despite being demoted to Sporting Lisbon's B team. The former Dundee United playmaker sealed a £3million move to the Portuguese giants earlier this summer. But boss Marco Silva has sent the 21-year-old to play with the Lions' second string after admitting Gauld was struggling to adapt to life at his new club. Learning curve: Ryan Gauld (right) chats to Sporting Lisbon team-mate Mahmoud Shikabala having arrived at the Portuguese club for £3million from Dundee United earlier this summer Wotte, though, insists the Scotland Under 21 star is in good hands.
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Ryan Gauld joined Sporting Lisbon for £3million from Dundee United
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Summer switch has seen Scotland Under 21 midfielder drop into B team
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Scottish FA performance director Mark Wotte insists Gauld has nothing to worry about despite demotion
Marked man: Gauld emerged as a promising youngster at @placeholder in 2012