What happened: Scotland called up teenage Manchester United midfielder Tyler Fletcher after Billy Gilmour was ruled out of the World Cup with a knee injury. Gilmour was hurt in Saturday's friendly against Curacao and will miss the tournament.
Why it matters: The change forces Scotland to adjust its midfield depth just before the squad travels for the World Cup. Fletcher's inclusion adds a young option, but it also underscores how quickly late warmup injuries can reshape tournament plans.
By the numbers: Gilmour was forced off after just over 40 minutes against Curacao. Scotland won the friendly 4-1 before making the replacement call.
What to watch: Watch whether Fletcher is used as Scotland's next squad updates will clarify how the midfield pecking order changes.
Sources
- Yahoo Soccer