Scotland is set to play Slovenia in their Nations League opener today at 2pm BST. The match marks the debut of new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli, who has introduced several uncapped players to the squad. Notably, Andy Robertson and Bostjan Cesar, Slovenia's coach, both participated in the last encounter between the teams in 2017, which ended in a draw.
Scotland is looking to build on their recent successes, having qualified for three major tournaments since their last match in Slovenia. However, they face challenges with several key players unavailable due to injury. Slovenia, led by captain Jan Oblak, aims for their first victory against Scotland in six meetings, having drawn their last two encounters.
Watch for how Sebastien Pocognoli's fresh tactics impact Scotland's performance against Slovenia, especially with key players sidelined. The upcoming matches against Switzerland and North Macedonia will be crucial for squad cohesion and testing new talent.