Napoli's medical team is assessing whether midfielder Billy Gilmour needs surgery after his groin pain resurfaced recently.

This evaluation comes amid the club's desire to end the player's ongoing struggles, which have affected his physical readiness and ability to participate in upcoming matches.

According to preliminary indicators within the club, the medical decision will be decisive in the coming days, as Gilmour is undergoing thorough examinations to assess his response to the conservative treatment he recently started. Sources from Napoli have indicated that the surgical option is now strongly being considered in the discussions.

If the decision is made to proceed with surgery, the player will require a rehabilitation period lasting several weeks, which may affect his return before the end of the first half of the season.

However, the Italian club believes that surgical intervention may be the best solution to ensure the player's full recovery and prevent the injury from recurring.

Gilmore is expected to return to the field next January if the surgical intervention option is approved, giving the coaching staff hope of regaining one of their midfield players at the start of the new year, especially given Napoli's need to strengthen their midfield during domestic and continental competitions.