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John McGinn says Scotland may need 18 months to adapt under Pocognoli
John McGinn says Scotland’s rebuild could take 18 months under new coach Sebastian Pocognoli.
The Aston Villa midfielder says the team needs time to learn Pocognoli’s approach and build unity.
Pocognoli has brought in new players and is pushing for a more attacking style after frustration with Scotland’s recent performances.
Scotland created several chances against North Macedonia, McGinn said, but the team is still adjusting.
A limited pool of eligible players makes quick progress difficult, and McGinn says teamwork will matter more than individual talent.
He urged fans to be patient and give young players room to settle into the team.
John McGinn said Scotland may need 18 months to adapt to new manager Sebastian Pocognoli’s ideas.
The Aston Villa captain said the changes would not be fixed by March or next September.
He urged supporters to be patient as Pocognoli introduces a more attacking approach and gives new players opportunities.
Scotland created chances against North Macedonia but could have scored three, four or five, McGinn said.
Pocognoli has given five players their first Scotland caps, according to the Daily Mail.
- Who
- Scotland captain John McGinn discussed the team’s adjustment under manager Sebastian Pocognoli.
- What
- McGinn said it may take 18 months for Scotland to adapt to Pocognoli’s approach.
- When
- The comments followed Scotland’s game against North Macedonia. The exact date is not stated.
- Where
- The article refers to Scotland’s game against North Macedonia at Hampden.
- Why
- McGinn said the team has a lot to learn and needs unity, teamwork and patience as Pocognoli’s ideas take root.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Sebastian Pocognoli took charge of Scotland and opened the door to new players while advocating a more attacking approach.
McGinn said young player Luke Graham performed brilliantly.
McGinn said Scotland’s adjustment under Pocognoli could build over the next 18 months.
- Manager
- Sebastian Pocognoli
- Adaptation period
- McGinn said it could take 18 months
- Opponent
- North Macedonia
- First caps
- Pocognoli has capped five players for Scotland for the first time
- Venue
- Hampden
What people are saying
It’s not going to happen overnight. There’s a lot to learn but we did create big chances against North Macedonia where we could have scored three, four or five and it could be a different story.
But this isn’t something that gets fixed in March or even next September. It will start to build over the next 18 months.
I understand it’s frustrating