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.
Switzerland have been rocked by further controversy after Breel Embolo became the second high-profile star to be removed from their Nations League squad. The Atlanta United forward follows captain Granit Xhaka in withdrawing from international duty due to ongoing legal issues regarding forged COVID-19 certificates.
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