# Sturm warning for Pocognoli as Scotland turned over by Slovenia

> Slovenia's Danijel Sturm completes second-half comeback, leaving Scotland manager Sébastien Pocognoli in crisis.
- Title: Sturm warning for Pocognoli as Scotland turned over by…
- Summary: Slovenia's Danijel Sturm completes second-half comeback, leaving Scotland manager Sébastien Pocognoli in crisis. Slovenia beat Scotland 2-0 in Nations League…
- Keywords: slovenia, scotland, nations league, sebastien pocognoli, danijel sturm, hampden park, scottish football, nations league match, sports, Sturm, warning, Pocognoli
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/06/scotland-slovenia-nations-league-match-report
- Published: 2026-10-06T20:50:13+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: slovenia, scotland, nations league, sebastien pocognoli, danijel sturm, hampden park, scottish football, nations league match, sports
## Slovenia's second-half comeback
Danijel Sturm completes Slovenia's second-half comeback at Hampden Park.

> Danijel Sturm completes Slovenia’s second-half comeback at Hampden Park
## Pocognoli's rocky start
This now constitutes a rocky start for Sébastien Pocognoli as Scotland’s manager.

> This now constitutes a rocky start for Sébastien Pocognoli as Scotland’s manager
## Scotland's abject performance
The claiming of four points from three Nations League games was adequate until Slovenia inflicted this defeat.

> The claiming of four points from three Nations League games was adequate until Slovenia inflicted this defeat
## Slovenia's dominance
Slovenia were comprehensively outplayed by a side who themselves are no better than functional.

> Slovenia were comprehensively outplayed by a side who themselves are no better than functional
## Pocognoli's challenge
Pocognoli has to prove this is the dawn of a new era as opposed to the beginning of an error.

> Pocognoli has to prove this is the dawn of a new era as opposed to the beginning of an error
## Scotland's early struggles
Scotland looked uncertain and ragged while Slovenia were perfectly comfortable.

> Scotland looked uncertain and ragged. Slovenia were perfectly comfortable
## Key goal moments
Adam Cerin should have afforded the visitors a 13th-minute lead but failed to connect with appropriate force.

> Adam Cerin should have afforded the visitors a 13th-minute lead but failed to connect with appropriate force
## Sturm's impact
Sturm played through the centre and towards Aljosa Matko, who brushed Luis Binks aside as if the Brøndby defender was not even there.

> Sturm played through the centre and towards Aljosa Matko, who brushed Luis Binks aside as if the Brøndby defender was not even there
## Key takeaway

Slovenia beat Scotland 2-0 in Nations League match, with manager Sébastien Pocognoli facing criticism over team performance and leadership.