Scott McTominay, the Scottish midfielder who has scored 31 goals in 88 appearances for Napoli, is preparing to challenge Juventus in Turin, trying to fill a void that has accompanied him so far: no goals against the Bianconeri. Having survived cardiac ablation surgery for a mild arrhythmia, McTominay returned to the pitch with vigour, scoring two consecutive braces against Bodø/Glimt in the Champions League and Roma in Serie A, and coming close to scoring in his latest outing against Monza.
His role has become crucial for Massimiliano Allegri, who took advantage of McTominay's versatility in the 4‑3‑3, positioning him as a left midfielder but leaving him ample freedom to move in the area, between attacking midfielder, second striker or finisher. The Scottish striker has already proven to be an "added centre-forward" and a shadow man capable of supporting Rasmus Hojlund, helping to increase Napoli's offensive productivity.
Despite his prolificacy in the Nerazzurri shirt, McTominay has never scored in four previous matches against Juventus, a curiosity that the player intends to resolve. By analyzing the weak points of the Juventus defense, he is preparing to exploit his movement and finishing skills, with the aim of closing the circle opened more than two years ago.
Tomorrow's match in Turin represents an important opportunity for McTominay: if he manages to find the net, he will be able to consolidate his reputation as a versatile attacker and give new value to his current contract with Napoli. At the end of the match, the outcome will determine whether the midfielder will continue to contribute decisively to the team's success in Serie A.