"Image source, SNS Scotland and Napoli midfielder Billy Gilmour is facing an extended absence after the Italian club confirmed he will have surgery on Monday. The Serie A side have not disclosed the nature of Gilmour's injury, or a timeframe for his return, but the 24-year-old has missed the past month, reportedly with a groin issue. Gilmour sat out Scotland's recent qualifiers against Greece and Denmark through injury as the national team reached their first World Cup finals since 1998."
"Gilmour sat out Scotland's recent qualifiers against Greece and Denmark through injury as the national team reached their first World Cup finals since 1998. A brief Napoli statement said: "Billy Gilmour will undergo surgery in London on Monday, accompanied by Gennaro De Luca from the club's medical staff." Gilmour has made 12 appearances for the Serie A champions this term and had to be withdrawn before half-time during his last appearance for the club, a goalless draw against Como on 1 November."
Billy Gilmour will undergo surgery in London on Monday, accompanied by Napoli medical staff member Gennaro De Luca. Napoli have not disclosed the injury type or a recovery timeframe, and Gilmour has missed the past month reportedly due to a groin issue. The 24-year-old missed Scotland's qualifiers against Greece and Denmark as the national team secured a World Cup finals berth for the first time since 1998. Gilmour has made 12 appearances for Napoli this season and was withdrawn before half-time in a goalless draw with Como on 1 November. Surgery points to an extended absence from play.
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