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'Outfought' and 'not good enough' - Robertson on Scotland defeat

Scotland’s Nations League campaign took a sharp turn after a dismal 2-1 defeat to Slovenia at Hampden Park, with captain Andy Robertson calling his team’s performance ‘not good enough’ and admitting they were ‘outfought’ by their opponents. The Scots had started strongly with a half-time lead from Ryan Christie’s goal, but defensive frailties exposed them in the second half, as Slovenia’s Danijel Sturm and Aljosa Matko turned the game around.

Robertson, frustrated by the lack of consistency, questioned the team’s execution, noting they failed to replicate the attacking intent seen in their previous win over North Macedonia. Coach Sébastien Pocognoli echoed the sentiment, conceding his side had underperformed and lacked the necessary sharpness in both possession and physicality.

The defeat follows a mixed start to Pocognoli’s tenure, which had included a goalless draw in Slovenia and a heavy 3-0 loss to Switzerland, raising concerns about his ability to sustain momentum. Former Scotland midfielder Andy Halliday suggested the manager’s ‘period of grace’ may already be over, highlighting the team’s struggles against a side they were expected to dominate.

With fatigue and tactical errors cited as key factors, Scotland now face a critical test in their next Nations League match to regain their footing.

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