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GLASGOW, SCOTLAND – MAY 30: Billy Gilmour of Scotland leaves the pitch with an injury during the international friendly match between Scotland and Curacao at Hampden Park on May 30, 2026 in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo by WM Sport Media/Getty Images)
Napoli midfielder Billy Gilmour suffered a knee injury in Scotland’s friendly and Steve Clarke admits he could be in doubt for the World Cup. ‘I’m hoping and praying.’
Gilmour pulled up just before half-time in the 4-1 victory over Curaçao and left the field following a discussion with the medical staff.
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At the time, it did not seem particularly serious and he was not visibly limping.
However, in his press conference after the match, Scotland manager Clarke confessed it was a worrying situation.
Scotland worried about Gilmour injury
“We’re just waiting on it, we’ll see how bad it is,” said Clarke.
“He’s gone for a scan, I’ve not spoken to him. He hurt himself in the tackle and then made the decision he had to come off, he knew it wasn’t right.
“We’ll have to see what the medics say, there’s no point speculating or thinking the worst. The scan will be tonight, that’s all I can tell you. I’m hoping and praying he’s on the plane with us.”
Gilmour turns 25 next month and is hoping that he can celebrate his birthday by participating in the World Cup in USA, Canada and Mexico.
He came to Napoli from Brighton and Hove Albion in 2024, winning the Serie A title and the Supercoppa Italiana.
The player had a lot of injury problems already this season, making just 20 appearances and scoring one goal.
The longest lay-off was from November to February, during which he had surgery for a recurring groin issue.
