Scotland prepares for Nations League opener with Slovenia under Pocognoli
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 1:52 PM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
Sebastien Pocognoli is set for his debut as Scotland head coach against Slovenia in their Nations League opener on Saturday. Notable absences include Scott McTominay, who is sidelined after minor heart surgery, and injured forwards Lawrence Shankland and Che Adams. Despite these losses, Pocognoli’s 28-player squad remains intact, with all players available following recent club matches. Key players include goalkeeper Angus Gunn, who has found form at San Jose Earthquakes, and midfielder Billy Gilmour, fresh off scoring for Napoli. Scotland aims for a strong start in their Nations League campaign after a mixed run of form from their squad members.
- •Pocognoli's first match as head coach is against Slovenia.
- •McTominay, Shankland, and Adams are unavailable due to injury.
- •Gilmour scored for Napoli in their last match.
- •Gunn established as regular starter for San Jose Earthquakes.
- •All players named in squad are fit for selection.
- 1:52 PMYahoo Sports — How is Scotland squad shaping up for Pocognoli debut?
- 1:49 PMBBC Sport — How is Scotland squad shaping up for Pocognoli debut?
"Sebastien Pocognoli's faces his first test as Scotland head coach against Slovenia on Saturday, but how is his squad shaping up for his debut?
"Sebastien Pocognoli's faces his first test as Scotland head coach against Slovenia on Saturday, but how is his squad shaping up for his debut?
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 21, 2026, 1:52 PMHow is Scotland squad shaping up for Pocognoli debut?
Sebastien Pocognoli's faces his first test as Scotland head coach against Slovenia on Saturday, but how is his squad shaping up for his debut?
- BBC SportSep 21, 2026, 1:49 PMHow is Scotland squad shaping up for Pocognoli debut?
Sebastien Pocognoli's faces his first test as Scotland head coach against Slovenia on Saturday, but how is his squad shaping up for his debut?
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