Pocognoli has 'positive nervousness' for Scotland debut
Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli admits to feeling a "positive nervousness" before his first game in charge of the country, a Nations League tie against Slovenia in Ljubljana on Saturday.
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"If we talk about nerves, yes, but it's a positive nervousness."
— Sebastien Pocognoli , Athlete
"I always think the players select themselves."
— Sebastien Pocognoli , Athlete
"It's a basic principle - attack together and squeeze the pitch."
— Sebastien Pocognoli , Athlete
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Scotland head coach Sebastien Pocognoli admits to feeling a "positive nervousness" before his first game in charge of the country, a Nations League tie against Slovenia in Ljubljana on Saturday.
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