Sebastien Pocognoli names his second Scotland squad on Tuesday, and several selection puzzles need solving before he does.
Sebastien Pocognoli has a busy Tuesday ahead. The Scotland boss is set to unveil his second squad, and this time the pressure is on to show how his vision for the national team is taking shape.
First selections often reveal a coach's instincts. The second shows whether those ideas have staying power. Pocognoli must now decide how far to stick with the group he has already worked with and how much room to make for fresh faces pushing for a place.
The usual selection dilemmas apply. Form has to be weighed against experience, fitness concerns against reputation, and the balance of the squad against the need for competition in every area of the pitch. Each call will be read closely by fans looking for clues about the system and style he wants Scotland to play.
Once the names are out, the focus shifts to how those choices translate on the field. Tuesday's announcement is the next step in a project still being defined, and Scotland supporters will be watching every selection for signs of where it is heading.
