Scotland’s unique Ben Gannon Doak conundrum as Sebastien Pocognoli reveals where ‘special case’ fits in his revamp

The new gaffer has held talks with Scotland's prodigal son who has struggled for minutes with Bournemouth this season

By Keith Jackson · Daily Record

Published: Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 5:00 AM

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Scotland manager Sebastien Pocognoli explained how winger Ben Gannon-Doak fits into his tactical revamp.
Pocognoli described Gannon-Doak as a unique talent but emphasized the team needs defensive security.
The 20-year-old winger has struggled to earn regular playing time at club side Bournemouth.

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Scotland manager Sebastien Pocognoli has addressed Ben Gannon-Doak's role in his national team setup amid the winger's limited minutes at Bournemouth. Pocognoli labeled the 20-year-old a "special case" with a unique profile, confirming he held individual talks with the player to provide support and confidence ahead of Scotland's upcoming match against Switzerland.

Pocognoli highlighted that building a new tactical foundation requires security, though he remains flexible regarding the winger's integration. While Pocognoli expects Gannon-Doak to earn playing time with Bournemouth in the Europa League, he warned that international spots could become difficult to maintain by March without consistent club minutes.

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