Sébastien Pocognoli is set to make his debut as Scotland's head coach this Saturday in the Nations League, facing Slovenia. The 39-year-old Belgian has taken the helm of a national team that had reportedly grown weary of former manager Steve Clarke.
Pocognoli has opted to include a number of young and untried players in his squad for these initial fixtures. His approach to coaching, described as focusing on attacking together and defending like brothers, was reportedly well-received during a recent camp in La Manga.
Scotland will be without midfielder Scott McTominay for this Nations League window, as he recovers from a heart procedure. Pocognoli's typical formation is 3-4-3, and much anticipation surrounds Oli McBurnie's potential to seize a second international opportunity.
As host nation for Euro 2028, Scotland's qualification for that tournament is expected to be exceptionally difficult to miss, offering Pocognoli a period to experiment without immediate serious consequences in the Nations League.