Sebastien Pocognoli, who has recently taken charge as Scotland’s head coach, said he is delighted to welcome Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay into his squad, describing the player as “exciting” and a key part of his leadership plan.
Pocognoli explained that McTominay is one of the “fantastic leaders” who helped persuade him to accept the Scotland job, underscoring the midfielder’s influence both on and off the pitch.
The coach added that he intends to lean on a “captain group of five” to guide the national team, with McTominay expected to feature prominently among those senior figures.
McTominay, a regular for the Scotland national side, recently joined Serie A club Napoli, bringing experience from Italy’s top league to the Scottish setup.
Pocognoli’s emphasis on strong leadership comes as Scotland prepares for upcoming international fixtures, aiming to build a cohesive unit around the newly formed captain group.
<small>Source: BBC Sport — read the original story there.</small>
