Scotland kick off a new era under Sebastien Pocognoli as the Tartan Army face Slovenia in the Nations League.
The 39-year-old former Belgium international Pocognoli was a left-field replacement for Steve Clarke, who resigned following Scotland’s group-stage exit form the World Cup.
Pocognoli has selected a new-look squad for the Nations League games against Slovenia, Switzerland and North Macedonia, with Scotland returning to League B of the competition.
He has promised a more energetic, front-foot style of play as Scotland look to the future and build up to Euro 2028, when they will be co-hosts. Here’s everything you need to know
When is Slovenia v Scotland?
Kick-off in Ljubljana is at 2pm BST on Saturday 26 September.
How can I watch it?
It will be shown on BBC One, with coverage from 1:45pm.
What is the team news?
In terms of absences, Pocognoli is without Scott McTominay, Che Adams and Lawrence Shankland, while Kieran Tierney and Kenny McLean also withdrew from the squad.
Swansea defender Stephen Welsh and Sevilla striker Robbie Ure both make their debuts from the start, while Hull City striker Oli McBurnie will make his first appearance since 2021 as he lines up alongside Ure up top.
Pocognoli appears to be playing a back three, with Welsh alongside Jack Hendry and Scott McKenna as Aaron Hickey and captain Andy Robertson being the wing-backs.
Slovenia, meanwhile, will be without Manchester United striker Benjamin Sesko, who is still dealing with a shin issue.
Confirmed Scotland line-up
Scotland XI: Gunn; Welsh, Hendry, McKenna; Hickey, Ferguson, Gilmour, Robertson; McGinn; Ure, McBurnie
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