Napoli boss Antonio Conte couldn't hide his appreciation for Billy Gilmour at the San Siro last night as his side's statement win over AC Milan saw them move them seven points clear at the top of Serie A.
Gilmour was given a warm embrace by his manager after helping the Azzurri to a 2-0 victory in Milan thanks to first-half goals from Romelu Lukaku and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
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The Scotland international - who made the £12million switch from Brighton last summer - is now beginning to establish himself under the former Chelsea and Juventus boss and made his third consecutive league start last night.
As the 23-year-old midfielder walked off the pitch after being substituted in stoppage time, he received an emotional hug from his manager.
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Gilmour started his first game for Napoli on October 20 in a narrow 1-0 win over Empoli, before returning to the starting XI the following match for another 1-0 victory at home to Lecce.
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