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Pocognoli's Scotland squad shakeup
New coach Sebastien Pocognoli brings fresh faces to Scotland's Nations League squad.
In brief
New coach Sebastien Pocognoli brings fresh faces to Scotland's Nations League squad. Pocognoli's squad includes eight uncapped players but may keep familiar line-ups for key matches. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Quick answers
- Defensive shift?
- Pocognoli may use a back-three defense with new center-backs Stephen Welsh, Luke Graham, and Luis Binks.
- What is the key takeaway from Pocognoli's Scotland squad shakeup?
- Pocognoli's squad includes eight uncapped players but may keep familiar line-ups for key matches.
New coach arrives
Sebastien Pocognoli's Scotland squad includes eight uncapped players before releasing Findlay Curtis and James Wilson to the under-21s.
Defensive shift?
Pocognoli may use a back-three defense with new center-backs Stephen Welsh, Luke Graham, and Luis Binks.
Hickey's role
Former Scotland forward James McFadden suggests Aaron Hickey could play as right-center-back to drive attacks forward.
Billy Gilmour returns
Billy Gilmour, who scored for Napoli, returns to Scotland after missing the World Cup.
McGinn's move
John McGinn may play further forward to exploit his explosiveness in the final third.
McBurnie's return
Oli McBurnie, a 16-time capped player, returns to Scotland with a point to prove.
Left forward spot
Ryan Christie is the likely left forward for Scotland's Nations League match against Slovenia.
The key point
Pocognoli's squad includes eight uncapped players but may keep familiar line-ups for key matches.
