Billy Gilmour ‘raring to go’ – Midfielder set for excellent chance after Brighton exit

Napoli waited until the summer transfer deadline day to sign Billy Gilmour from Brighton & Hove Albion.

The midfielder has been limited to 21 minutes of action from four league games for the Naples club so far. Antonio Conte has preferred Stanislav Lobotka ahead of the 23-year-old in the defensive midfield role.

Wednesday’s edition of Corriere del Mezzogiorno explains the Slovakia international is the ‘soul’ of Conte’s side, and he struggled with a thigh discomfort while on international duty.

Napoli medical staff will evaluate Lobotka’s condition once he returns to Italy. The report claims he remains doubtful for the next clash against Empoli. Conte could shift his focus to the former Brighton man, who is an ‘excellent alternative’ to the 29-year-old.

Lobotka’s absence provides Gilmour with an excellent opportunity to make his first league start with his new club, more than a month after leaving Brighton.

Corriere del Mezzogiorno insist the Scotland international is ‘raring to go’, eager to start against Empoli on Sunday.

Up to now, he’s been in the shadow of compatriot Scott McTominay, but that could soon change.