There is already plenty for Scotland supporters to be excited about. Pocognoli has selected a refreshed squad, with seven players

🚨 SCOTLAND’S SLOVENIA CLASH JUST GOT EVEN MORE INTERESTING AS POCognoli ERA BEGINS! 🏴🔥

Scotland are preparing for a completely new chapter when they face Slovenia in Ljubljana on Saturday, September 26, with new head coach Sébastien Pocognoli set to take charge of the national team for the first time.

There is already plenty for Scotland supporters to be excited about. Pocognoli has selected a refreshed squad, with seven players receiving their first senior call-ups, while more than half of the squad were not part of Scotland’s 2026 World Cup squad.

One of the biggest talking points heading into the match is Benjamin Šeško’s absence for Slovenia. The Manchester United striker has withdrawn from the Slovenia squad because of a recurring shin problem and will miss the international window.

Scotland also have an encouraging recent record against Slovenia. The two nations have met regularly in recent years, with Scotland unbeaten in their last five meetings, recording two wins and three draws.

But this Scotland side will look very different from the team that supporters watched at the World Cup. Pocognoli has brought in new faces while retaining experienced figures such as Andy Robertson and John McGinn. Robertson enters the camp on 97 Scotland caps, putting him within three appearances of reaching a century for his country.

There is also a fascinating storyline surrounding the attack. Robbie Ure, who scored 20 goals in 20 games for Swedish side Sirius before moving to Sevilla for £5.5 million, has received his first senior call-up. Hearts youngster James Wilson and several other emerging players also form part of the new-look squad.

For Scotland supporters, therefore, Saturday is about more than simply another Nations League fixture. It is the first competitive match of the Pocognoli era, the first opportunity to see his new ideas implemented against an established international side, and the beginning of a four-match Nations League window that will also include Switzerland, North Macedonia and another meeting with Slovenia.

And the story will continue quickly: Scotland face Switzerland at Hampden on September 29, travel to North Macedonia on October 3, before welcoming Slovenia to Glasgow on October 6.

With a new manager, several emerging players, experienced leaders still in the squad and Slovenia missing one of its biggest attacking names, there are plenty of reasons for Scotland fans to be watching this clash closely. 🏴🔥