Scotland return to action for the first time since their group-stage exit from the World Cup this month as new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli gets his reign underway in the Nations League.
A difficult summer saw long-serving boss Steve Clarke step down from his position following Scotland’s elimination from the World Cup in June, where he was later replaced by the Belgian, whose first task is to pick up points from the country’s opening Nations League game against Slovenia on September 26.
Clashes against Switzerland and North Macedonia also beckon as Scotland enters a new era under Pocognoli, and many are asking which players will be cut from the squad that travelled to the United States this summer as the 39-year-old reveals his inaugural squad at Hampden Park next week.
But whose squad place is in doubt under the new boss? Which players will drop out of the reckoning, and be replaced by new names and fresh faces?
Ahead of the games with Slovenia, Switzerland and North Macedonia over the next few weeks, we look at which 11 players could miss out on Scotland call-ups in Pocognoli’s first squad.
5. Ross Stewart - Swansea City
Went to the World Cup after an impressive second-half of the campaign with Southampton, but departed St Mary's on a Bosman free transfer to join Swansea in the summer. Has played just nine minutes of football since June, and his squad spot is another under serious threat. | PA Photo: PA
6. John Souttar - Rangers
Souttar is out of the first-team picture at Ibrox and hasn't played a single minute this season. His place in the national team squad is under serious threat due to lack of game time. | SNS Group Photo: SNS Group
7. Lawrence Shankland - Rangers
The Rangers captain won't be involved in Pocognoli's first squad due to a hamstring injury that is expected to sideline him for up to four months. | Getty Images Photo: Getty Images
8. Kenny McLean - Norwich City
A key performer for Scotland in their last qualification campaign and could still have a part to play but, at 34, the new Belgian head coach could aim to introduce some younger names. Photo: Andrew Milligan/PA