Scotland's key Nations League questions for Pocognoli

New Scotland coach faces big decisions after 0-3 loss to Switzerland.

Oct 1, 2026

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Scotland's key Nations League questions for Pocognoli

New Scotland coach faces big decisions after 0-3 loss to Switzerland.

In brief

New Scotland coach faces big decisions after 0-3 loss to Switzerland. Scotland's new coach Sebastien Pocognoli needs a first win in Nations League after a 0-3 loss to Switzerland with key questions on goalkeeper, defense, and player roles. Originally reported by BBC Sport.

Scotland 0-3 Switzerland

Scotland 0-3 Switzerland

Scotland lost 0-3 to Switzerland in Nations League on Tuesday.

“Two games, one point, no goals”

Pocognoli's debut challenge

New Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli faces his first Nations League match with a 10-man team.

“Two games, one point, no goals”

Goalkeeper Angus Gunn

Gunn conceded 23 goals in 11 games for San Jose Earthquakes before his international debut.

“probably be disappointed”

Defensive uncertainty

Stephen Welsh scored a goal in his debut against Switzerland but was benched after a red card.

“Red card killed us”

Winger Ben Gannon-Doak

Gannon-Doak has yet to start in two games but showed impact as a substitute.

“shocked if the Bournemouth player didn't start”

John McGinn's role

McGinn won a bounty of fouls against Switzerland but hasn't reached Premier League levels.

“time to have conversation about McGinn”

Kieron Bowie's chance

Bowie scored in his first start but was substituted after 10 minutes.

“surely he and the Hull City striker will get another chance”

Scotland's goal drought

Scotland has gone 422 minutes without scoring a goal in Nations League.

“447 minutes without finding the back of the net”

Pocognoli's next move

Pocognoli needs a first win in Nations League after 0-3 loss to Switzerland.

“a first win under the Belgian is needed”

In short

Scotland's new coach Sebastien Pocognoli needs a first win in Nations League after a 0-3 loss to Switzerland with key questions on goalkeeper, defense, and player roles.

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