Sebastien Pocognoli denies Scotland pressure claim and reveals team plans after ‘dead game’

Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli has denied feeling extra pressure ahead of Saturday's match against North Macedonia in Skopje. Scotland have earned only one point and failed to score in their opening two Nations League games under Pocognoli, drawing 0-0 with Slovenia before losing 3-0 to Switzerland.

Pocognoli labeled the Switzerland loss a "dead game" due to Jack Hendry's early red card and confirmed he will not make wholesale lineup changes. Despite Scotland being scoreless in their last four matches, Pocognoli remains unconcerned, citing the offensive chances created against Slovenia as evidence of progress.