Billy Gilmour withdraws from Scotland squad due to injury
Quick Look
- Napoli midfielder Billy Gilmour has been ruled out of Scotland's World Cup squad after suffering a knee injury during a warm-up match.
- The 24-year-old expressed his disappointment on Instagram, stating he "haven't got the words to describe how I'm feeling right now."
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Why It Matters
Billy Gilmour, a 24-year-old midfielder for Napoli, has been forced to withdraw from Scotland's World Cup squad due to a knee injury sustained during a warm-up match against Curacao. He was replaced in the squad by Manchester United's Tyler Fletcher.
Billy Gilmour admits "it's been a tough one to get my head around" after the Napoli midfielder was forced to drop out of Scotland's World Cup squad through injury.
The 24-year-old pulled up with a knee problem during Saturday's 4-1 warm-up friendly win over Curacao at Hampden Park and had to be replaced shortly before half-time.
Gilmour was able to walk off the pitch, but a scan later ruled him out of the tournament and he left the team hotel on crutches and with his knee in a brace.
He has since been replaced in the squad with Manchester United 19-year-old Tyler Fletcher.
Speaking for the first time publicly, former Rangers, Chelsea and Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Gilmour said on Instagram: "I haven't got the words to describe how I'm feeling right now.
Open Questions
- What is the exact nature of Billy Gilmour's knee injury?
- What is the expected recovery timeline for Billy Gilmour?
- How will Billy Gilmour's absence affect Scotland's performance in the World Cup?
