S. McTominay

Can Kevin De Bruyne & Scott McTominay play together? Fabio Capello outlines puzzle for Napoli coach Antonio Conte and warns Serie A giants to look out for Como's 'big team mentality'

Former AC Milan and Juventus coach Fabio Capello believes that while Napoli midfielders Kevin De Bruyne and Scott McTominay are both top players with excellent qualities, their skill sets differ and could potentially overlap, leading to an imbalance in the squad. The Serie A champions sit joint-top of the table and picked up a first Champions League win of the season last week, but some doubts over the gelling of the squad remain.

Antonio Conte still trying to 'implement things' to bring best out of Kevin De Bruyne & Scott McTominay after ex-Man City star sets up Rasmus Hojlund double in Champions League win

Napoli coach Antonio Conte admitted he is still trying to find the right tactical measures to bring the best out of midfielders Kevin De Bruyne and Scott McTominay. In the 2-1 win over Sporting CP, Conte tested a three man midfield in the second half following the substitution of McTominay, and he believes the system can offer him multiple solutions.

Super Scott McTominay! Ex-Man Utd midfielder outranks Declan Rice, Erling Haaland & Jude Bellingham in Ballon d'Or standings after starring in title-winning campaign with Napoli

Former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay has finished ahead of big names such as Arsenal's Declan Rice, Manchester City goal machine Erling Haaland and Real Madrid star Jude Bellingham in the 2025 Ballon d’Or rankings. The Scotland international is ranked in 18th place after a stellar season that saw him score 12 Serie A goals and help deliver the Scudetto for Napoli.