# Pocognoli's Scotland squad shakeup

> New coach Sebastien Pocognoli brings fresh faces to Scotland's Nations League squad.
- Title: Pocognoli's Scotland squad shakeup · BBC Sport | Shortify
- Summary: New coach Sebastien Pocognoli brings fresh faces to Scotland's Nations League squad. Pocognoli's squad includes eight uncapped players but may keep familiar…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c5zjzlr41m2vo
- Published: 2026-09-25T13:21:22.375+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sebastien pocognoli, scotland, nations league, scottish football, seahawks, nfl, football, scotland men's football team, bournemouth, billy gilmour, john mcginn, oliver mcburnie
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Pocognoli's squad includes eight uncapped players but may keep familiar line-ups for key matches.