Napoli star Scott McTominay was not on the Scotland workforce bus once they arrived in Boston on Thursday and missed a coaching session together with his nationwide workforce resulting from an upset stomach, whereas Billy Gilmour visited his teammates.
Scotland make their 2026 World Cup debut on June 14 at 3:00 AM (CET) in opposition to Haiti, however are making ready for the match with some concern over Napoli star McTominay.
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Scotland workforce information: McTominay newest updates
As reported by the BBC and different media shops within the UK, the Napoli star travelled separately from the remainder of the Scottish workforce once they arrived at their Boston resort on Thursday, lacking a coaching session as effectively.
McTominay travelled to the workforce’s resort with the medical doctors, and based on the BBC, that is believed to be a precautionary measure.
NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 24: Scott McTominay of SSC Napoli battles for possession with Jakub Piotrowski of Udinese Calcio through the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Udinese Calcio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 24, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)
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Scotland midfielder Kenny McLean spoke about McTominay’s situation at a press convention: “Hopefully that doesn’t spread. Fingers crossed Scott will be fine. I’m sure he will be,” he mentioned.
“I don’t need to speak too much on him; everyone knows how big he is.
“It’s a team effort and always will be, but when you have special, special players like that, you want them to be available. I’m sure he will be.”
McTominay’s Napoli teammate Gilmour, then again, was noticed on the workforce resort on Thursday, visiting his teammates forward of their World Cup debut over the weekend.
Gilmour visits Scotland workforce
Gilmour was meant to be part of the Scottish team for the World Cup, however was compelled to drag out resulting from an harm suffered throughout a pre-tournament pleasant in opposition to Curacao.
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“He obviously wants to experience things around the lads and also in and around the city with the fans and soak in the atmosphere,” McLean mentioned through The Independent.
“He deserves so much more, but there is going to be so much more opportunity for Billy. I know it’s not what he wants to hear right now, but there will be.
“What an amazing talent, what an amazing young man and it will be good to see him.”