Sebastien Pocognoli and the encouraging Scotland stats after worrying reminder of Celtic carnage

Scotland began a new era under head coach Sebastien Pocognoli with a 0-0 draw against Slovenia at Stadion Stozice in Ljubljana. After struggling in the first half while adjusting to a 3-4-1-2 formation, Scotland improved significantly after halftime adjustments in the Nations League B fixture.

Despite the goalless outcome, Scotland generated 17 goal attempts, registered an expected goals (xG) figure of 1.90, and maintained 64.7 percent possession. Striker Kieron Bowie was among those denied by Slovenia goalkeeper Jan Oblak ahead of Pocognoli's home debut against Switzerland at Hampden Park.