Scotland prepare to face Switzerland at Hampden Park on Tuesday evening as new manager Sebastien Pocognoli continues his rebuild. The Belgian tactician began his reign with a 0-0 draw away to Slovenia last Saturday, a result that leaves Scotland third in their World Cup qualifying group with three points from three games. The team's next fixture is a key Nations League encounter against Switzerland.
Pocognoli has called up seven uncapped players for this Nations League fixture, including Hearts winger Josh McPake and Swansea City defender Stephen Welsh. Striker Robbie Ure, who recently secured a move to Sevilla, receives his first call-up after impressive form in Sweden. Oli McBurnie is also back in the fold, winning a recall after last featuring in a 4-0 win over the Faroe Islands in March 2021.
The side is expected to line up in a 3-4-1-2 formation. Angus Gunn should start in goal, with a back three of Jack Hendry, Scott McKenna and Stephen Welsh. Ben Gannon-Doak and captain Andrew Robertson could operate as wing-backs, flanking a midfield of Billy Gilmour and Lewis Ferguson. John McGinn may play behind a front two of Oli McBurnie and Kieron Bowie.
Pocognoli's first match ended in a stalemate where Scotland had 14 shots to Slovenia's one. Slovenia's goalkeeper Jan Oblak, described as "one of the finest in world football," helped keep the score level. Scotland rode their luck in the first half but improved after the break to earn a point. The team's work in the final third remains a focus, having converted none of their 14 attempts, with only three on target, into a goal against Slovenia.
The visitors arrive in Glasgow off the back of a 3-0 victory over North Macedonia in their Nations League opener, where they registered 11 shots on target. Their predicted lineup features Gregor Kobel in goal, with a defence including Manuel Akanji and Ricardo Rodriguez. The attack is likely to be led by Zeki Amdouni. Scotland's defensive organisation, which secured a clean sheet in Slovenia, will be tested again by a Swiss side that demonstrated potent attacking form. For a deeper look at the squad, check the squad list.
The match kicks off at 19:45 BST on Tuesday, 29 September, at Hampden Park and will be broadcast on BBC Scotland.
