McTominay faces two‑week lay‑off after heart procedure in Manchester
Scott McTominay will miss the next two weeks, sidelined by a cardiac ablation in Manchester, yet the operation was declared a complete success, allowing the 29‑year‑old Scotland midfielder to resume Napoli training before the end of September and to rejoin the squad ahead of upcoming fixtures.
Medical staff diagnosed the player with a mild benign arrhythmia, an irregular heart rhythm deemed non‑serious. The British Heart Foundation explained that the ablation uses heat or cold energy to create tiny scars that block faulty signals and restore a normal heartbeat. Ce procedure, described by the foundation, targets only the few millimetres of tissue causing the arrhythmia, while Le technique ensures minimal disruption to surrounding muscle.
Procedure details and diagnosis
The operation took place at Spire Manchester Hospital on Tuesday morning. Napoli released a statement confirming that McTominay underwent the ablation and that the surgery was a complete success. After the procedure, he will rest for two weeks before returning to training, with the club expecting him back before the end of September.
Impact on Napoli and Scotland commitments
McTominay featured in Napoli’s first two Serie A matches – a 2‑0 win over Genoa and a 2‑1 loss to Como on August 30 – before being withdrawn after just under an hour due to the heart issue. He will miss the Champions League opener against Arsenal and the first four Nations League games for Scotland, including two against Slovenia and one each against Switzerland and North Macedonia.
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His partner Cam Reading posted a supportive message with heart emojis, writing “By your side, always so proud of you.” McTominay later told reporters, “I’m fine. The procedure was something I’d planned to do with the club for quite a while.”
Since joining Napoli in the summer of 2024, the Scottish midfielder has recorded 27 goals and 10 assists in 82 matches. His contract runs until 2028, leaving two years on the deal, and both player and sporting director Giovanni Manna have said renewal talks are under way.
Napoli expect McTominay to be available for the Serie A clash with Frosinone on October 10, after which the club faces Champions League fixtures against Villarreal, Bodo/Glimt, Porto, Manchester City and Club Brugge.