Scott McTominay's Heart Surgery Declared a Success as Napoli Looks Ahead

Napoli announced that Scott McTominay's heart surgery was a "complete success," allowing the Scotland midfielder to potentially resume training this month. The 29-year-old underwent an ablation procedure at Spire Manchester Hospital on Tuesday morning, aimed at correcting irregular heart rhythms. The surgery followed McTominay's substitution during Napoli's 2-1 defeat against Como on August 30, where a mild benign arrhythmia was discovered. Napoli stated that McTominay would have a two-week recovery period before returning to training, with expectations for him to be back on the pitch after the international break in early October. In response to the news of his heart issue, McTominay shared on Instagram: "See you soon Napoli. I won't take long." Looking ahead, Sebastien Pocognoli will lead Scotland in his first four games as head coach, which include matches against Slovenia, North Macedonia, and Switzerland in the Nations League scheduled for late September and early October. According to the NHS, an arrhythmia occurs when the heart beats too quickly, too slowly, or irregularly, highlighting the importance of McTominay's successful treatment.

Source: BBC Sport - 2026-09-08

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