Pocognoli wants 'happy' Gilmour to drive Scotland's Nations League push
Sébastien Pocognoli, recently appointed Scotland head coach, has made restoring Billy Gilmour's confidence and joy a priority as the national team prepares for Nations League action. Pocognoli described his philosophy as 'football with a smile' and said a relaxed, trusted Gilmour is essential to Scotland's creative spine. The piece frames the new manager's man-management style and the Brighton midfielder's renewed enthusiasm as a foundation for results in the campaign. It is more feature than hard news, but it signals a clear tactical and cultural reset under Pocognoli's early tenure.
Read the full story at theguardian.comPocognoli's first major public message as Scotland boss is as much about man-management as tactics. By singling out Gilmour — long considered one of the country's most technically gifted midfielders but one whose international impact has been uneven — the new coach is signalling where he wants Scotland's rhythm to come from. A confident, expressive Gilmour would meaningfully lift Scotland's build-up phase and chance creation in the Nations League, especially in tight games where the team has historically lacked composure in midfield.
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