McTominay travels separately in Boston as Scotland take precaution before World Cup opener

Scott McTominay travelled separately from the Scotland squad in Boston as a precaution after recovering from an upset stomach, but head coach Steve Clarke has insisted the midfielder is now “perfect and ready to go” for the World Cup opener against Haiti.

The Scotland men’s team are preparing for their first match of the tournament, and McTominay’s status had been a minor concern after he was affected by illness. Clarke moved to calm any worries, making it clear that the Napoli midfielder is expected to be available when Scotland begin their campaign.

Clarke eases concerns over McTominay

Speaking ahead of the game, Clarke said McTominay had recovered well and was in good condition for selection. The separate travel arrangement in Boston was described as a precaution rather than a setback, with Scotland managing the situation carefully in the build-up to the Haiti fixture.

McTominay has become an important figure for Scotland, and his fitness will be closely watched as the team look to make a strong start at the World Cup. Clarke’s update suggests there is no long-term issue, only a short illness that briefly interrupted preparations.

Scotland focus on Haiti opener

With the opener against Haiti approaching, Scotland are aiming to keep their preparation as smooth as possible. The squad’s attention is now on the match itself, while McTominay’s recovery appears to have been handled without major disruption.

Clarke’s comments will reassure supporters who were concerned by the news of McTominay travelling separately. For Scotland, the key message is that one of their most influential players is fit again and ready for the challenge ahead.