The Scotland squad have landed in Ljubljana ahead of tomorrow's UEFA Nations League match against Slovenia and new Head Coach Sébastien Pocognoli and captain Andy Robertson were on press duties at the Stadion Stožice on Friday evening.
The match will mark Scotland's first game since the defeat to Brazil in Miami at the FIFA World Cup 2026 and there is a fresh look to the Scots, with over half of the squad made up by players who were not at the summer's finals.
Saturday also marks Pocognoli's first match since taking charge last month, and he spoke of his excitement at leading Scotland for the first time.
He said: "We had a good camp (in La Manga). We reached all the aspects that we want to reach on the pitch but also off the pitch and regarding the first game for Scotland - I'm excited because you want to see what we worked on the pitch this week.
"I'm very curious if we can produce this and we'll see tomorrow. We have welcomed new lads in the squad and there's a new gaffer so we needed to get to know each other during this camp and we did it in a natural way.
"I hope that the team will be well-balanced, well-focused, well-concentrated in the good moments but also maybe in the challenging moments of the game.
"Slovenia - it's a good team. We analysed them. They have a new coach, not so long time ago. We expect a team with quality who will try to have a good dynamic in the first game at home. So we need to be ready.
"But I think we have also to focus on ourselves and what we want to produce on the pitch.
"The foundations are there from the past and we will try to use it. But I need also to make my own way with the lads and the staff and hopefully we will have a great time.
"We hope to have a good attitude, fighting spirit, desire to apply what we worked on during the week and just to stick with the plan and to be committed, but also to be really like brothers."
Captain Andy Robertson, meanwhile, spoke about his first impressions of the new Head Coach, and his side's readiness for this extended, double fixture window.
He added: "When the international break comes we always get excited for it. This one's no different and we look forward to the challenge ahead that we've got.
"It's been enjoyable. We've had a good week. Obviously, the manager's trying to get his ideas across.
"It's a really new squad, we're trying to get to know each other, trying to make sure we keep the values that have worked well for us but also adapting to the new squad and the new characters.
"It's been a really important week. I think the manager's enjoyed it. I think the staff have enjoyed it. It's all about preparing for the games now. We've got four games, which is quite unique. It's something that we're all looking forward to.
We're going to be tested. Saturday, Tuesday, Saturday, Tuesday is intense when you're at club level. We're not really used to that kind of schedule at international level.
"It's going to be intense, but at the end of the day, footballers want to play football. I
"I suppose it will be a learning curve for us, but one that we want to learn on the job. We still demand results and we still expect results. It's up to us to try and produce them.
"There's lot of new boys in the camp and younger blood. I hope they've all settled in well. If they get the chance to go on the pitch, which I'm sure they will, then it's up to them to show why the manager's picked them.
"That's the biggest thing. I remember always when I made my debut, Gordon Strachan said 'you're here because the way you play for a club, so go and do it'. That stuck with me. The same will be for them.
"They're all quality players. They all have big futures ahead of them, but they also need to show it on the pitch. They've done that in training. Now it's up to them to show in the games as well."
Following Saturday's match, Scotland will host Switzerland on Tuesday at Barclays Hampden, with tickets for that game still available here.
