Scott McTominay Misses Scotland Team Bus with Upset Stomach Ahead of World Cup Opener
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Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay missed the team bus to their Boston hotel due to an upset stomach, traveling separately with a doctor as a precaution ahead of their World Cup opener against Haiti on Saturday.
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Why It Matters
Scotland prepares for first World Cup in 28 years
Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay was absent from the team bus arriving at their Boston hotel due to an upset stomach, instead traveling with a doctor as a precaution. This comes ahead of Scotland’s first World Cup match in 28 years against Haiti on Saturday at Boston Stadium in Foxborough. McTominay, crucial to Scotland’s recent performances, had traveled with the team from their Charlotte base but made a separate onward journey.
Fellow midfielder Kenny McLean expressed hope that the issue wouldn’t spread and anticipated McTominay’s recovery, highlighting his importance to the team while emphasizing the collective effort. Scotland faces Haiti, Morocco, and Brazil in the group stage, with fans eagerly awaiting an update from manager Steve Clarke, scheduled to speak on Friday. McTominay recently scored in Scotland’s 4-0 win over Bolivia.
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McTominay's availability for the Haiti match will be confirmed by Steve Clarke on Friday
Likely · Within days
Open Questions
- Will McTominay recover in time for the opener?
