BILLY GILMOUR NEWS

Will have surgery Gilmour (groin) will go under the knife Monday, Napoli announced.

Impact Gilmour elected for the operation to repair a sports hernia and will skip multiple matches. He'll likely be back in late January or early February. Stanislav Lobotka, Scott McTominay and Eljif Elmas will hold down the fort in the midfield until either Gilmour or Frank Anguissa (thigh) returns.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Nursing sports hernia Gilmour has flown to England to visit a specialist to decide how to address his groin injury, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Gilmour will take stock with the Napoli staff once he's back and could be headed for a prolonged absence, no matter what rehab route is taken. Napoli will continue to be significantly undermanned in the midfield until January.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined a while longer Gilmour (groin) "isn't dealing with a muscular problem, and we're not sure about his timetable yet," coach Antonio Conte announced.

Impact Gilmour won't return against Qarabag and is at serious risk also for the Roma game. He would have likely played more than usual because of a wave of injuries in the midfield, but he'll have to get healthy first.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Absent against Atalanta Gilmour (groin) won't be available against Atalanta on Saturday and will likely return versus Roma, Corriere dello Sport t informed.

Impact Gilmour isn't dealing with a serious problem, but hasn't been able to ramp up properly during the break and will skip one or two more matches. Eljif Elmas is set to move to the midfield to replace Frank Anguissa (thigh).

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined for Bologna bout Gilmour (groin) will remain unavailable for Sunday's match versus Bologna, Corriere del Mezzogiorno reported.

Impact Gilmour will miss the second consecutive fixture because of groin soreness. The starter Stanislav Lobotka recently returned and has been able to shoulder big minutes right away. Eljif Elmas could also play in the midfield if need be.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Fiorentina hoping a coaching change will bring it luck in Serie A

Fiorentina has fired coach Stefano Pioli after a winless streak of 10 games, leaving it at the bottom of Serie A

NOVEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Doubtful for Eintrach Frankfurt game Gilmour didn't train Monday due to groin soreness and is likely to miss Tuesday's home game versus Eintracht Frankfurt, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Gilmour is dealing with a nagging problem rather than with a serious one, but could be sidelined this week because of it. Stanislav Lobotka returned from a thigh strain in the most recent game and could reclaim his starting job midweek.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves early in Como game Gilmour exited Saturday's match versus Como at the 38th minute due to a possibile muscular injury, Mediaset reported.

Impact Gilmour drew another starter for Stanislav Lobotka (thigh), who was back on the bench for this one, but didn't make it to the end of the first half due to some discomfort and didn't record stats during his time on the pitch. He's set for tests. The coach opted to deploy Eljif Elmas instead of the returning starter in this one.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Gilmour: Napoli want to 'change the narrative' in Champions League Napoli have lost their last two Champions League games, and Billy Gilmour is determined to change the narrative in the competition.

OCTOBER 31 • BEINSPORTS.COM

De Bruyne responds to substitution controversy with 2 assists in Napoli's Champions League win

Napoli midfielder Kevin De Bruyne responded to some controversy over his reaction to a weekend substitution with two assists in a 2-1 win over Sporting Lisbon in the Champions Leag...

OCTOBER 1 • Associated Press

Napoli returns to the top of Serie A with win over Pisa

Leonardo Spinazzola and Lorenzo Lucca have scored late and Napoli has returned to the top of Serie A after beating Pisa 3-2

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Nets early Gilmour scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one chance created in Monday's 3-2 victory versus Pisa.

Impact Gilmour scored the opening goal during Monday's clash, making the most of his lone shot on goal. It wasn't an overly impressive performance on the whole, but popping up with a goal from holding midfield is solid. Gilmour should continue in a limited upside role in holding midfield.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour help Napoli secure Serie A title Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour help Napoli secure Serie A title

MAY 23 • BBC.CO.UK

Creates three chances against Genoa Gilmour won two of two tackles and had one shot (zero on goal), one cross (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Genoa.

Impact Gilmour came in early for Stanislav Lobotka (ankle), did a little bit of everything and was one of the main creators for his side. He'll likely get the nod versus Parma as the starter subbed off for the same problem twice in a row. He has totaled 10 key passes, eight crosses (six accurate), seven clearances and three tackles (two won) in his last five showings (two starts).

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jack Grealish x Scott McTominay! Man City outcast wanted by Serie A title hopefuls Napoli as ex-Chelsea & Tottenham boss Antonio Conte is a 'big fan' | Goal.com US Jack Grealish could link up with Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour at Napoli, with Antonio Conte a “big fan” of the Manchester City outcast.

MAY 8 • GOAL.COM

Productive in Monza meeting Gilmour had four crosses (three accurate), three chances created, one clearance and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 win versus Monza.

Impact Gilmour drew a surprise start over Frank Anguissa and put up stats especially thanks to a few accurate corner kicks, even though he was replaced at halftime. His teammate has been reportedly playing through a nagging injury, so he might get more chances going forward. He dished out an assist and notched eight key passes, eight crosses (five accurate) and seven corners in the last five games (four starts).

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Fills in well against Empoli Gilmour recorded four key passes, one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (two accurate) and three corners in Monday's 3-0 victory against Empoli.

Impact Gilmour relieved Frank Anguissa (suspension) and had a strong showing in the final third, leading his side in chances created. He has taken advantage of some absences to make the XI in five of the last six matches, providing an assist and tallying eight key passes, six crosses (three accurate) and 10 tackles (eight won).

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist in win Gilmour assisted on one of Napoli's goals in a 2-1 win over AC Milan Sunday.

Impact The midfielder didn't do much outside of his assist, which will have to chance if Napoli want any points in their next match against Bologna. The side has only allowed 34 goals in 30 games, meaning Napoli's midfield needs to be more involved in controlling the match.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Scotland's Italy-based stars dictate play in 1-0 win over Greece in Nations League

Greece expected Scotland to stick to its decades-old playbook: physical duels, crosses into the area, and spirited counterattacks

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Resurfaces in Inter game Gilmour won three of three tackles, drew three fouls and registered three shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Inter Milan.

Impact Gilmour drew his first nod since early November, teaming up with Stanislav Lobotka in the midfield to substitute for Frank Anguissa and doing his part on both ends. He'll compete with Philip Billing in the next few matchdays. He had barely gotten any minutes in the last couple of months.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances in Lecce tilt Gilmour had one shot (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate), three key passes and three corners in Saturday's 1-0 win against Lecce.

Impact Gilmour filled in for Stanislav Lobotka (thigh) for the second consecutive game and had a respectable output on offense thanks to a few precise set pieces. His teammate should be out for much longer. He has posted two off-target shots, five key passes, four crosses (two accurate) and six tackles (two one) in six appearances (two starts).

OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Another Napoli signing? Chelsea outcast Ben Chilwell linked with move to Serie A side to link up with Scott McTominay and Billy Gilmour | Goal.com US Napoli are reportedly sizing up a move for Chelsea left-back Ben Chilwell as the Serie A side look to add another Premier League star.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Scotland 2-3 Poland: Stoppage-time penalty sees Scots fall to defeat in Nations League opener Report as Scotland lost 3-2 to Poland in their Nations League opener; a Sebastian Szymanski strike opened the scoring, with Robert Lewandows...

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024 • SKY.COM

Joins Napoli Gilmour completed a permanent move to Napoli from Brighton, the club announced.

Impact Gilmour made the permanent move to Italy, where he should be a constant in the starting XI. He played a large role for Brighton, but was deemed surplus to requirements when a suitable bid came in from Italy. The midfielder should contribute straight away for Napoli.

AUGUST 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Unremarkable campaign with Brighton Gilmour recorded one assist and kept three clean sheets in 30 appearances (24 starts) this past season.

Impact Gilmour recorded one assist this past season, something he has done in each of the last three seasons. He added one assist in two FA Cup starts. He also set career highs in shots (25), shots on target (five), blocked shots (nine) and clearances (three). Despite his lack of statistical production, Gilmour has carved out a place in Brighton's starting XI, a place that the 22-year-old will likely keep heading into next season.

JUNE 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE