Scott McTominay
Misses training with illness
McTominay (illness) sat out Scotland's training session in Charlotte with a stomach bug but is expected to be available for Saturday's World Cup opener against Haiti, according to Sky Sports Scotland.
Analysis: McTominay's absence from training raised immediate concern given his status as Scotland's most important player, but the nature of the issue is understood to be minor and the coaching staff are not believed to be worried about his availability for the Group C clash in Boston. The Napoli midfielder is expected to recover in time to take his place in manager Steve Clarke's starting lineup for what is a must-win opener for the Tartan Army.
Key player for Scotland
McTominay should play a prominent role in midfield for Scotland in the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Analysis: McTominay went from a part-time player at Manchester United to a key figure for both Napoli and Scotland, developing an excellent eye for goal from his midfield role and thriving when deployed in a more advanced position. McTominay was Scotland's top scorer in the qualifiers with two goals and also notched 14 goals for Napoli between the Serie A and the Champions League in 2025/26. Most of Scotland's chances of pulling an upset or two in Group C will rest on McTominay.
Takes three shots in Udinese tilt
McTominay drew five fouls and had three shots (zero on goal) and one cross (one accurate) in Sunday's 1-0 win versus Udinese.
Analysis: McTominay paced his club in attempts but didn't have great aim. He fired at least one shot in his last 12 displays, piling up 46 (13 on target). He put together his second brilliant campaign in a row since moving to Serie A, notching 14 goals, three assists, 117 attempts (40 on target) and 34 chances created in 41 matches.
Scores opening goal
McTominay scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 victory over Pisa.
Analysis: McTominay opened the scoring with a well-placed finish from just outside the box. The midfielder has now netted four times across his last eight appearances, accumulating 33 shots in that span and registering at least one attempt in every match.
Misfires in Bologna fixture
McTominay registered four shots (zero on goal), one interception and one chance created and drew four fouls in Monday's 3-2 defeat to Bologna.
Analysis: McTominay was the customary force in the final third, again pacing his team in attempts, but he had poor aim for the second contest in a row, and Napoli often looked overwhelmed in the midfield. He has taken at least one shot in 10 straight appearances, piling up 41 (12 on target), scoring four goals and logging six key passes, seven tackles (four won9 and eight clearances during that stretch.
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