Ferguson, 24, suffered an injury while playing for Bologna against Monza. He took to social media expressing hope for a quick recovery, but further assessment revealed a more severe issue. Scans showed that he has sustained an anterior cruciate ligament injury, which will force him to miss the rest of the season and the European Championships in Germany.

Bologna confirmed that he will undergo an operation, after which the recovery time will be assessed. Ferguson began his career at Hamilton before moving to Aberdeen in 2018, where he spent four years and made significant contributions in midfield. He then decided to join Bologna in Italy, where he received the captaincy after a successful debut season.

Despite his expected return in the new year, he experienced a setback and underwent surgery in February to address the issue. Meanwhile, Grant Hanley is aiming to return to playing for Norwich before the end of the season to secure his place on the team. The Tartan Army will play friendlies against Gibraltar and Finland as they prepare for the tournament, looking to improve after a run of seven winless matches.