Scott McTominay Named Serie A Player of the Month

Scott McTominay Named Serie A Player of the Month

Scott McTominay has been named Serie A Player of the Month for April, becoming the first Scottish winner of the award. The 27-year-old midfielder scored five goals in April, bringing his total to 11 goals in 31 Serie A games for Napoli this season. He is now tied with AC Milan’s Christian Pulisic as the top-scoring midfielder in Serie A this season.

Performance Under Antonio Conte

McTominay’s impressive performance has come under Napoli manager Antonio Conte, who has shifted him from a defensive midfield role to an attacking central midfield position. This change marks a significant departure from his previous roles at Manchester United and the Scotland national team.

Napoli’s Title Challenge

Napoli currently leads the league by three points with three games remaining. The team will face Genoa on Sunday before taking on champions-elect Inter Milan next week. McTominay’s goal-scoring tally has been crucial for Napoli, who have struggled with injuries to key players throughout the season. His ability to score goals from midfield has given Conte more options and flexibility in his tactics.

Adaptability and Responsibility

The Scottish international’s form is a testament to his adaptability and willingness to learn new roles. He has taken on more responsibility since joining Napoli last summer and continues to impress with each passing game. As Napoli approaches the end of their title-winning campaign, McTominay will be looking to maintain his form and help secure another league title for the club. With three games remaining, he hopes to continue scoring goals and assist Naples in winning their second consecutive Scudetto.

Other Football News

  • AC Milan are set to face Inter Milan next week after securing their place as champions-elect earlier this month.
  • Juventus are still mathematically alive but would need an unprecedented collapse by both Inter Milan and AC Milan.
  • Roma are third but have already secured European qualification through finishing third.
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