What happened: Napoli midfielder Billy Gilmour has spoken publicly for the first time since a knee injury ruled him out of the upcoming 2026 World Cup with Scotland. The midfielder said it had been a tough setback to process, telling fans, "I haven't got the words." His comments come days after the injury was confirmed.

Why it matters: Gilmour is a central figure in Scotland's midfield, and losing him removes a key passer and ball-winner from the squad ahead of the tournament. The blow has already forced Scotland to reshape their plans, having moved to add report/article/scotland-lose-billy-gilmour-for-world-cup-after-hampden-inju-2026-05-30">the knee injury that ended his World Cup hopes</a>.

What to watch: Attention now turns to Scotland's final squad selection and how the midfield is rebuilt without Gilmour, as well as his recovery timeline heading into Napoli's pre-season.