Gwiazdor McTominay faces heart ablation as Napoli confirm break
In the quiet of Napoli’s training ground, medical staff prepared the equipment for a procedure that will keep the club’s midfield linchpin off the pitch for weeks. The 29‑year‑old Szkocji international, dubbed the Gwiazdor by fans, has been diagnosed with a mild arrhythmia and will undergo a catheter ablation in the coming days.
Heart condition and planned ablation
SSC Napoli confirmed the diagnosis, stating that the procedure will use the pulsed field ablation (PFA) method, a low‑invasive technique that delivers electrical impulses to the tissue causing the irregular rhythm. Po wystąpieniu łagodnej arytmii, the club scheduled the ablation for the coming days. Skomentuj the club’s statement that doctors expect the treatment to correct the rhythm without long‑term complications. The Scottish Sun first reported the development, describing it as a setback for both club and country.
Absence from Napoli and Scotland fixtures
The club announced that McTominay will miss Napoli’s upcoming fixtures against Inter Milan, Arsenal, Bologna and Fiorentina. He will also be unavailable for Scotland’s next Nations League games, meaning the midfielder will sit out the immediate international window.
McTominay posted on social media, “Do zobaczenia wkrótce, Napoli. Nie potrwa to długo”, reassuring supporters that his recovery will be swift. The 29‑year‑old thanked the medical team for their care.
A key figure for the Scottish national side, he scored seven goals in the Euro 2024 qualifiers. In October last year he netted a spectacular volley that helped Scotland end a 28‑year wait to qualify for the World Cup.
Polish internationals have undergone similar procedures, with Jarosław Niezgoda receiving ablation in 2018 and again in 2020 after moving to MLS, and Michał Janota undergoing the treatment in 2022. Their successful recoveries illustrate the procedure’s safety and effectiveness.
While his absence will be felt on the pitch, the priority remains his health, and Napoli expect McTominay to return after the international break, ready to contribute to both club and country.