Lewis Ferguson, the prominent Bologna and Scotland player, expresses his satisfaction with the impressive performance of his Scottish colleagues in Serie A. He specifically highlighted Scott McTominay, whom he playfully referred to as a `Napoli legend`, and anticipates a positive ripple effect for the Scottish national team: “It’s likely that more young Scottish talents will make the move to play in Italy.”
Ferguson shared these thoughts during an interview on the On The Continent Podcast, in anticipation of Bologna`s upcoming Europa League match against Freiburg.
The Scottish midfielder elaborated on the significant influence his fellow countrymen have had in Italian football`s top league recently.
Ferguson Predicts More Scottish Players in Serie A
“The quality is undeniable; they are all excellent players. Every Scot who has transitioned here has performed admirably. Scott McTominay, in particular, has become nothing short of a legend in Naples,” Ferguson remarked.
“He will likely be remembered as the standout player from last season, instrumental in securing the Scudetto for his team, which is truly fantastic to witness. I feel immense pride in their achievements. This trend bodes incredibly well for Scottish football. I anticipate that within the next five to ten years, a significant number of our promising young talents will also choose to move to Italy, gaining invaluable experience that will foster their development.”
Ferguson Sees National Team Benefits from Serie A Experience
“This exposure is highly beneficial for the national squad. Engaging with a distinct culture, a different style of football, and various coaching philosophies offers substantial learning opportunities, both professionally and personally. When we reconvene for the national team, these diverse experiences will undoubtedly enrich our collective play.”
