Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay marked his return to form with two goals in Napoli's 4-3 Champions League win over Bodo/Glimt. The 27-year-old's decisive performance in Naples came after he underwent a minor procedure to correct a benign heart arrhythmia earlier this season. His return is timely for a Scotland side whose recent form shows one win, one draw and two defeats from their last four matches, including a 2-1 home loss to Slovenia on 6 October where Ryan Christie scored their goal.
McTominay told SkySport Italia he is feeling strong. "I reckon I am close to being back to my best," he said. The midfielder thanked fans for their support and stressed the importance of continuous work, aiming to maintain his fitness for the rest of his career. He acknowledged Napoli could have managed certain phases of the match better but was pleased to secure the club's first Champions League win of the campaign in front of their own supporters.
His return to full training earlier this month was confirmed by Napoli, who described the operation as a complete success. He missed Scotland's first camp of the season due to the medical intervention but has since featured for his club, including in a 3-1 defeat to Villarreal. Scotland's recent results include a 2-0 victory in FYR Macedonia on 3 October, with goals from Kieron Bowie and John McGinn, but also a 0-3 home defeat to Switzerland on 29 September and a 0-0 draw in Slovenia on 26 September.
McTominay's return to peak condition is a significant boost for the national team ahead of their key home Nations League match against FYR Macedonia on 13 November. Scotland's recent form has been mixed, with their last four results showing one win, one draw and two defeats. They beat FYR Macedonia 2-0 away earlier this month but then fell to a 2-1 home loss to Slovenia on 6 October. Having a key midfielder like McTominay fully fit and confident is vital as they look to improve their standing in the standings. The Tartan Army talisman will be expected to make his best possible contribution to the team in the upcoming fixture at Hampden Park. The next fixture for Scotland is at home to FYR Macedonia on Friday 13 November.
