Jest after heart ablation, Napoli’s Scott McTominay cleared for return
Jest now recovering after a successful heart‑ablation procedure, Scottish midfielder Scott McTominay has been cleared by doctors and will miss the next two weeks of action for Napoli. The 29‑year‑old, who joined the Italian side from Manchester United in August 2024, was diagnosed with a mild, benign arrhythmia following Napoli’s 2‑3 defeat to Interem Mediolan.
Heart condition and surgery
Klub SSC Napoli announced that the operation was a full success, adding that the procedure took place on Tuesday morning at Spire Manchester Hospital. AP reported the club’s statement, which read: “La operation was perfectly successful and the player will rest for approximately two weeks before returning to training.” Reprezentant Szkocji Scott McTominay underwent a cardiac ablation to correct the rhythm disorder.
Wie the club described the condition, it was classified as a light, harmless arrhythmia. The medical team used a minimally invasive ablation technique, a standard treatment for such disorders. Int officials confirmed that McTominay will miss the upcoming Nations League start with Scotland.
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Impact on Napoli and Scotland
Skomentuj Napoli przegrało 2:3 z Interem Mediolan, a w meczu nie mógł zagrać Scott McTominay, highlighting the midfielder’s absence in the loss. The Włoch side will also be without him for the Champions League tie against Arsenal and league fixtures against Bologna and Fiorentina before the international break.
In his time at Napoli, McTominay has featured in 82 matches, scoring 27 goals and providing 10 assists, underlining his importance to the Włoch club. The club expects him to resume training after the two‑week rest period and to be available for selection once the international pause ends.
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Scotland’s national team will have to adjust their midfield options for the Nations League, as McTominay is one of the squad’s leading performers with 15 goals in 79 caps. The player himself expressed optimism, noting that the successful procedure means a short recovery and a swift return to full fitness.