McTominay’s return a priority as stats show Scotland star irreplaceable for Napoli | OneFootball

Napoli hope Scott McTominay will be eligible for their upcoming Serie A clash with Atalanta, as the Partenopei have not won any game this season without the Scotland international.

McTominay’s return from injury is a priority for Napoli as the defending Serie A champions have not won any game without the Scotland star on the pitch this term.

Napoli work for McTominay’s return to action and new contract

NAPLES, ITALY – JANUARY 17: Scott McTominay of SSC Napoli battles for possession with Aster Vranckx of US Sassuolo Calcio during the Serie A match between SSC Napoli and US Sassuolo Calcio at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on January 17, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

As Gazzetta highlights, Napoli have collected two defeats and one draw when McTominay was unavailable, so his return to action against Atalanta over the weekend is a must.

The ex-Manchester United star missed the last two Napoli matches against Como in Coppa Italia and Roma in Serie A.

Napoli drew 1-1 with Como but lost on penalties last week, while their match with Roma ended in a 2-2 stalemate. Back in October 2024, Napoli lost 1-0 away at Torino without McTominay on the field.

MILAN, ITALY – JANUARY 11: Scott McTominay of SSC Napoli celebrates scoring his team’s first goal during the Serie A match between FC Internazionale and SSC Napoli at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on January 11, 2026 in Milan, Italy. (Photo by Marco Luzzani/Getty Images)

McTominay has ten goals and four assists in 34 appearances across all competitions this season, but his value to the Napoli squad extends beyond his goal contributions, averaging 12 kilometres covered per game this term.

Napoli’s injury crisis continues despite Billy Gilmour’s return to action after over two months.

NAPLES, ITALY – FEBRUARY 10: Antonio Conte, SSC Napoli head coach, gestures before the Coppa Italia match between SSC Napoli and Como 1907 at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on February 10, 2026 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

Kevin De Bruyne is not expected to play again until mid-March, while Frank Zambo Anguissa should be back in a couple of weeks.

Gazzetta confirms that Napoli are also working to extend McTominay’s contract until 2030.

Source: Gazzetta dello Sport newspaper. February 19, 2026, page 31.