Gilmour: Napoli and Scotland midfielder to undergo surgery

Originally posted on Football Italia | By Lorenzo Bettoni | Last updated Nov 29, 2025 9:54 AM ET

Multiple sources in Italy claim that Napoli and Scotland midfielder Billy Gilmour will undergo surgery due to a groin injury, so he won’t play again in 2025.

Napoli midfielder Gilmour will undergo surgery to recover from a groin injury.

Gilmour to undergo surgery

NAPLES, ITALY – NOVEMBER 01: Billy Gilmour of SSC Napoli battles for possession with Nico Paz of Como 1907 during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Como 1907 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on November 01, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

According to several sources in Italy, including Il Mattino and Sky Sport, the Scotland international has decided to go under the knife after a specialist visit in England earlier this week.

Sky Sport Italian reporter Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Gilmour will undergo surgery in London on Monday.

Napoli are expected to provide an injury update on Gilmour, including his recovery time, after the operation.

Napoli’s injury crisis in midfield

NAPLES, ITALY – SEPTEMBER 22: Billy Gilmour of SSC Napoli celebrates with his teammates after scoring his side first goal during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and Pisa SC at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on September 22, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

However, the Scotland international won’t play again in 2025 and, predictably, he’ll only return to action between the end of January and the start of February next year.

Antonio Conte is dealing with an injury crisis in the middle of the park, as Kevin De Bruyne and Frank Anguissa will also be forced to the sidelines for several months.

This article first appeared on Football Italia and was syndicated with permission.

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