# Scotland squad selection challenges

> Pocognoli faces tough choices as Scotland prepare for Nations League games.
- Title: Scotland squad selection challenges · BBC Sport | Shortify
- Summary: Pocognoli faces tough choices as Scotland prepare for Nations League games. Sebastien Pocognoli must select Scotland's second squad after back-to-back…
- Keywords: sebastien pocognoli, scotland, nations league, scott mctominay, che adams, scotland squad, belgian coach, football, scotland men's football team, sports, squad, selection
- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/ckpqg82yxqgyo
- Published: 2026-11-02T17:35:14.234+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: sebastien pocognoli, scotland, nations league, scott mctominay, che adams, scotland squad, belgian coach, football, scotland men's football team, sports
## Pocognoli's second squad deadline
Sebastien Pocognoli prepares to name Scotland's second squad after back-to-back Nations League home defeats.
## Promotion play-off stakes
Scotland needs at least four points from home matches against North Macedonia and Switzerland to finish second in League B1.
## Slovenia's impact on promotion
Scotland must hope Slovenia loses to both North Macedonia and Switzerland to secure promotion play-off spots.
## McTominay's return
Scott McTominay, who scored two doubles for Napoli after minor heart surgery, is likely to return to the squad.
## Billy Gilmour's status
Billy Gilmour has become an automatic choice under Pocognoli after scoring in his return from injury.
## Midfield competition
Kenny McLean, who missed the last squad due to injury, is a doubt for Tuesday's match against Derby County.
## Scott McKenna's absence
Scott McKenna has been ruled out for two weeks by Dinamo Zagreb after missing their last two games.
## Goalkeeper situation
Scott Bain's recent heroics against Celtic make him a strong candidate despite Angus Gunn's recent form.
## Che Adams' potential return
Che Adams, who scored two goals in four games for Torino, may return to the Scotland squad.
## Key takeaway

Sebastien Pocognoli must select Scotland's second squad after back-to-back Nations League losses, with key players like McTominay and Adams potentially returning.