Billy Gilmour has “an excellent likelihood” of being match for Scotland’s last World Cup qualifier in opposition to Denmark, says assistant coach Steven Naismith.
The 24-year-old has been dominated out of Saturday’s conflict with Greece after lacking Napoli’s previous two video games with a groin harm.
He’s not on the squad’s coaching base in Turkey however Naismith revealed there may be nonetheless optimism that 43-cap Gilmour shall be match for what might be a decider for high spot on Tuesday.
Scotland will virtually definitely should keep away from defeat in Greece to arrange an opportunity of beating the Danes to automated qualification.
“Billy’s clearly picked up an harm a few weeks again,” mentioned Naismith. “There was an argument to have him on website, however he is higher being at house and seeing how this week goes to present him the very best likelihood to be prepared, and that is nonetheless an excellent, sensible chance.
“The upper threat comes when you possibly pressure him into the primary sport when he is not 100 per cent and damages extra, whereas when you give him one other week then the possibilities of him being at a very good degree to enter that final sport is excessive.
“I feel there’s nonetheless an excellent likelihood that he can meet up after we’re again house.”
