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Gilmour ruled out of World Cup - could Man Utd's Fletcher replace him?

Gilmour ruled out of World Cup - could Man Utd's Fletcher replace him?

Summary

Scotland's midfielder Billy Gilmour will miss the World Cup due to a knee injury he got during a friendly match against Curacao. The Scotland team is considering Manchester United's Tyler Fletcher, a young new player, as a possible replacement.

Key Facts

  • Billy Gilmour injured his knee in a 4-1 Scotland friendly win over Curacao and cannot play in the World Cup.
  • Gilmour was substituted after experiencing pain during the match.
  • Scotland's head coach Steve Clarke said he was very worried about Gilmour’s injury.
  • Tyler Fletcher, a 19-year-old midfielder from Manchester United, played for Scotland in the friendly and may replace Gilmour.
  • Fletcher is the son of former Scotland captain Darren Fletcher.
  • Four young players have trained with the Scotland squad recently but are not yet confirmed for the World Cup.
  • Fletcher has played twice for Manchester United and impressed the coaching staff and players.
  • Scotland’s upcoming World Cup games are against Haiti, Morocco, and Brazil.
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