McTominay travels separately in Boston as precaution
Key midfielder Scott McTominay travelled with a doctor as a precaution prior to Scotland's World Cup opener.
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Notable Quotes
"I've got 26 superstars here. To try to put so much on to one person is not fair."
— Steve Clarke , Athlete
"Hopefully that doesn't spread. Fingers crossed Scott will be fine. I'm sure he will be."
— Kenny McLean , Athlete
"It's a team effort and always will be, but when you have special, special players like that you want them to be available. I'm sure he will be."
— Kenny McLean , Athlete
"We want to make more history."
— Kenny McLean , Athlete
"Mine is alright thankfully. Hopefully that doesn't spread. Fingers crossed Scott will be fine. I'm sure he will be."
— Kenny McLean , Athlete
"Espero que isso não se espalhe. Tenho certeza de que todos estão torcendo para que Scott fique bem. Todos sabem o que Scott representa para nós."
— Kenny McLean , Athlete
Key People
John McGinn is a Scottish footballer playing as a midfielder for the national team.
Kenny McLean is a midfielder for the Scotland national football team and Norwich City.
Ryan Christie is a Scottish footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Scott McKenna is a central defender for the Scotland national football team.
Scott McTominay is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a midfielder.
Steve Clarke is the head coach of the Scotland national football team.
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Key midfielder Scott McTominay travelled with a doctor as a precaution prior to Scotland's World Cup opener.
Midfielder Scott McTominay missed Scotland's training session due to a stomach issue but is expected to be fit for the World Cup opener against Haiti.
Kenny McLean expressed confidence that Scott McTominay will be fit for Scotland's World Cup opener against Haiti, despite missing training due to illness.
Scott McTominay's stomach issue raises concerns for Scotland's World Cup debut against Haiti, with fears of a possible virus affecting the team.
Scotland's World Cup preparations are affected as Scott McTominay misses training ahead of the match against Haiti, raising fitness concerns.
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