Just weeks after making his Chelsea debut, Billy Gilmour is facing a spell on the sidelines with a groin injury.
The 18-year-old picked up the injury in training with the Scotland Under-21s, and was ruled out of their win against Croatia. He is facing a scan following his return to Stamford Bridge to see just how long he'll be ruled out for.
Gilmour made his Premier League debut in the 2-2 draw against Sheffield United ahead of the international break, coming on as a late substitute.
The midfielder is said to be highly regarded at the club, and also in Scotland, where Chelsea signed the youngster from in 2017.
Scotland Under-21s boss Scott Gemmill revealed that the injury was a blow for the team, telling the Scottish Sun that the squad were disappointed for their teammate.
"Billy was injured in training on Monday. We wish him a speedy recovery," Gemill told the Scottish Sun.
"It's come at a bad time for him since he's just made his Chelsea debut.
"Everyone was gutted for Billy. If I put my manager's hat on, it was another opportunity for a different player.
"But when any player gets injured the night before a game at training then of course it is a huge blow."
