Slovenia defeats struggling Scotland in Nations League shocker
Slovenia heavily beat Scotland at Hampden Park. New coach Sébastien Pocognoli now faces a third-place finish in his fourth game.
Slovenia beat Scotland in the Nations League. Slovenia took advantage of poor defence and weak attacking play from the hosts.
Danijel Sturm scored the goal that put Slovenia ahead. Slovenia won convincingly at Hampden Park.
Scotland's captain Andy Robertson admitted his team were outfought. He said Slovenia looked much fresher and more hungry.
New coach Sébastien Pocognoli, just four games into his job, struggled to put his ideas into practice. Scotland's attacking play lacked energy.
The defence was repeatedly exposed, especially by Sturm's runs through the middle. The defeat leaves Pocognoli facing a third-place finish in a winnable Nations League group.
It raises questions about whether his new approach can deliver the results Scotland needs.
- 4 games
- Pocognoli's tenure length
- 39 years old
- Pocognoli's age
- 100 caps for Scotland
- Robertson's milestone
- Hampden Park
- Venue
Why it mattersA new Scotland manager's early struggles suggest trouble may come. Results are getting worse instead of better.
AustraliaAustralian fans following European football see yet another setback for a traditional rival in the competition.
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