Pocognoli targets home victory as Scotland face Slovenia

Summarised from 2 outlets · 6 reports · Updated 6 Oct, 08:54 · Archive

Scotland play Slovenia at Hampden in Sebastien Pocognoli's fourth match as manager.

Scotland host Slovenia at Hampden in Sebastien Pocognoli's fourth match as manager. The Belgian has recalled Oli McBurnie to the squad after the forward spent five years out of the national team under Steve Clarke. Pocognoli is expected to make several changes to the starting line-up, with adjustments in defence among the anticipated alterations.

The match comes after Scotland's recent victory in Skopje. Pocognoli has praised the attacking options available to him, and will be seeking to secure a first home win under his management. The fixture concludes Scotland's Nations League break.

How it is being reported

• Podcast: Time for first Hampden win for Pocognoli's Scotland?BBC Scotland · 6 Oct, 08:00
• Sebastien Pocognoli sees Scotland hand forced in key position but defensive shakeup isn't only change – predicted XIDaily Record · 6 Oct, 06:00
• Oli McBurnie gets firm Scotland backing amid wait for first goal as Sebastien Pocognoli salivates at attacking optionsDaily Record · 6 Oct, 06:00
• Sebastien Pocognoli urges Scotland players to do one thing for Tartan Army to wrap up Nations League breakDaily Record · 5 Oct, 22:30
• Who will win Scotland v Slovenia? Record Sport predictions for Nations League rematch at HampdenDaily Record · 5 Oct, 16:00
• What channel is Scotland vs Slovenia on? Live stream, TV and kick off details for Nations League clash at HampdenDaily Record · 4 Oct, 14:59

In this story: Sebastien Pocognoli · Scotland · Slovenia · Oli McBurnie · Hampden · Steve Clarke · Skopje

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