Pocognoli has been researching and preparing for his new position since negotiations began. He is eager to build on the work of his predecessor Steve Clarke. The Scotland supporters are known for their passion, as seen at the 2026 World Cup in the United States, where Pocognoli himself experienced the fervour of the Scottish fans as a player for Belgium in 2013. VoetbalPrimeur reports that Pocognoli will focus on preparing for the Nations League in the coming weeks.
Pocognoli has stated that he will work closely with his technical staff to give the supporters a team to be proud of. He has been impressed by the passion of the Scottish fans and is looking forward to the challenge of working with the players to achieve more success. The former coach of Union Saint-Gilloise and AS Monaco has been studying his new team and is eager to get started.
Pocognoli's appointment comes with a sense of urgency, as the Scotland national team will soon be preparing for the Nations League. He has stated that the team will come together soon and will focus on putting their plans into practice on the training pitch.