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Will Pocognoli change goalkeeper after Swiss loss?

Andy Burke ponders whether Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli will change goalkeeper after Angus Gunn's performance in the 3-0 defeat by Switzerland.

Published: Wednesday, 30 September 2026 at 9:39 AM
Will Pocognoli change goalkeeper after Swiss loss?
Key Things to Know
  • Pundits are questioning whether Sebastien Pocognoli should drop goalkeeper Angus Gunn after Scotland's 3-0 loss to Switzerland.
  • Switzerland defeated Scotland 3-0 at Hampden following an 11th-minute red card shown to Jack Hendry.
  • Angus Gunn drew criticism from pundits for his role in conceding goals scored by Ricardo Rodriguez and Zeki Amdouni.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli faces questions over goalkeeper Angus Gunn following a 3-0 home defeat to Switzerland at Hampden. Gunn drew criticism from pundits Andy Halliday and James McFadden for conceding goals to Ricardo Rodriguez and Zeki Amdouni after Jack Hendry's early red card. The loss marked a difficult home debut for Pocognoli as manager.

Despite the scrutiny, Halliday noted a lack of alternative options pushing Gunn for the starting role ahead of upcoming Nations League matches against North Macedonia and Slovenia. Gunn acknowledged he will review the goals conceded to improve for future fixtures.

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