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Sebastien Pocognoli is determined to secure his first triumph in charge of Scotland to inject much-needed belief into his stuttering squad. A scoreless stalemate against Slovenia and a heavy home loss to Switzerland have ramped up scrutiny, leaving the Belgian manager desperate for three points on Saturday to arrest a concerning goalscoring drought.

John McGinn admitted Scotland endured a major reality check under Sebastien Pocognoli after being thoroughly outclassed in a 3-0 Nations League defeat against Switzerland. An early red card for Jack Hendry paved the way for a bruising evening at Hampden Park, leaving the newly appointed manager still searching for his first victory in the dugout.

Lewis Ferguson reaffirmed his dedication to Bologna following extensive summer speculation linking him with a switch to Scottish giants Rangers. The 27-year-old midfielder addressed rumours regarding an exit from Serie A, admitting that while returning to his boyhood club remains an ambition, a transfer away from Italy was never close to happening.

Scotland host Switzerland in an UEFA Nations League B encounter. Here’s how you can secure your tickets