Scott McTominay is one of five Serie A players named to Scotland’s March squad — alongside Billy Gilmour, Lewis Ferguson, Lennon Miller and Che Adams. For bettors: expect rotation in the friendlies (Japan, Côte d’Ivoire); McTominay may not start or play 90 minutes after a calf issue, so avoid heavy player-start/minutes bets and favour match-result or squad-rotation markets instead.
Scotland name five Serie A players in March squad
Scott McTominay headlines a Scotland group that includes five current Serie A players as the national team prepares for a pair of March friendlies. Napoli team-mate Billy Gilmour joins McTominay, while Bologna captain Lewis Ferguson, Udinese’s Lennon Miller and Torino striker Che Adams provide further Serie A representation.
One Serie A round before the international break
There is one round of Serie A fixtures this weekend before players depart for the international window. The break is pivotal for Italy — who still need to navigate qualifiers against Northern Ireland and potentially Wales or Bosnia and Herzegovina to reach the 2026 World Cup — while Scotland will use the dates for warm-up matches.
McTominay included despite limited minutes
McTominay is the standout name in the squad despite limited game time at club level. He has made only a single 45-minute substitute appearance in his last five matches after recovering from a calf problem. Selection suggests confidence from the national setup, but his match fitness and minutes will be monitored closely.
Serie A influence across Scotland’s midfield
Half of Scotland’s midfield contingent in this call-up are currently playing in Serie A, underlining the league’s growing influence on the national team. The midfield pairing of McTominay and Gilmour is notable for experience — the two have amassed around 110 caps between them despite being in their mid-to-late 20s.
Adams likely to feature
Torino forward Che Adams retains his place in the squad and is typically a starter under the coach, offering a likely attacking option if Scotland field a settled XI.
Betting implications and market advice
Expect squad rotation in the March friendlies against Japan (March 28) and Côte d’Ivoire (March 31).
Friendlies are often used for experimentation, so bettors should be wary of player-start and minutes markets for recently injured or recovering players like McTominay.
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Consider focusing on broader markets (match result, goal totals, or bench/rotation props) and wait for final team sheets before placing player-specific bets.
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