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Billy Gilmour ruled out of World Cup due to knee injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 1, 2026, 12:56 PM

Last updated Jun 1, 2026

Billy Gilmour ruled out of World Cup due to knee injury

Summary

Billy Gilmour's participation in the World Cup is over after suffering a knee injury during Scotland's 4-1 victory against Curacao. The Napoli midfielder was replaced in the squad by Tyler Fletcher from Manchester United. Former player Pat Nevin expressed empathy for Gilmour's situation, noting the challenges he has faced throughout his career. Nevin highlighted Gilmour's resilience and capabilities, despite the setbacks he has encountered at clubs like Chelsea and Norwich.

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•Gilmour suffered a knee injury in a friendly match.
•He is replaced by United's Tyler Fletcher in the squad.
•Scotland defeated Curacao 4-1 in the friendly.
•Pat Nevin believes Gilmour will respond positively to this setback.
•Gilmour has faced multiple challenges at previous clubs.

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12:56 PMYahoo Sports — 'Brilliant' Gilmour will bounce back despite 'strange career'

What they're saying

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"Letdowns" have been the theme of a "strange career" for Billy Gilmour, but Pat Nevin expects the Scotland midfielder to respond after being ruled out of the World Cup. The Napoli player picked up a knee injury in Saturday's 4-1 friendly win over 10-man Curacao, which led to the 24-year-old being replaced by Manchester United teenager Tyler Fletcher in Steve Clarke's squad. "It's going to be painful [for Gilmour]," fellow former Chelsea man Nevin told BBC Scotland.
— Yahoo Sports

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