SpotlightDaily Mail FootballUnverified source· 25 Sept 2026
Pocognoli: Pride and Nerves Before Scotland Debut
Sebastien Pocognoli admits he will be proud, excited and nervous as he takes charge of Scotland for the first time.
Age
39
Nationality
Belgian
Role
Scotland head coach
First match
Nations League vs Slovenia
Appointed
Last month
What happened. Sebastien Pocognoli will take charge of Scotland for the first time in their Nations League clash with Slovenia. The 39-year-old Belgian was appointed last month and has promised a progressive, attacking style.
- Pocognoli is Scotland's first foreign head coach since Berti Vogts.
- He will sing Flower of Scotland before the match.
- He expects to use a 3-4-2-1 system with over a dozen new players, eight uncapped.
“I will be proud, excited, nervous — in a positive way.”
— Sebastien Pocognoli
Scotland face Slovenia in Ljubljana, with Pocognoli aiming to implement his ideas after a week-long training camp in La Manga.
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