Key Scotland Player Misses Training Ahead of World Cup Opener

The SSC Napoli midfielder is battling a stomach bug. Defender Scott McKenna of Dinamo Zagreb, who sustained a knock, was also unavailable to coach Steve Clarke in Charlotte.

However, both players are expected to be fit for Saturday's match, according to DPA. Scotland aims to secure a victory to establish a strong position for advancing from their group, which also features formidable opponents Morocco and Brazil. Morocco reached the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, while Brazil boasts five World Cup titles.