McTominay's heart shock two days before World Cup raises doubts

Scott McTominay revealed on Tuesday that he underwent a cardiac shock procedure just two days before Scotland's opening World Cup match against Haiti.

It was initially thought he missed the pre‑match training because of a stomach upset.

World Cup heart scare clarified

The 29‑year‑old Napoli midfielder clarified the real reason during a press conference in Glasgow, held while the squad prepared for the UEFA Nations League.

"I was 100 percent fit, but being in a hospital bed two days before the first World Cup game was far from ideal," he said.

McTominay featured in all three group games at the World Cup but could not reach his usual level, and Scotland exited after defeats to Morocco and Brazil.

McTominay had heart 'shocked' two days before World Cup

Club surgery and national team comeback

He returned to Napoli at the start of the season, playing the first two Serie A matches before missing September following corrective surgery.

The corrective procedure was a cardiac ablation performed in Manchester to treat a mild, benign arrhythmia.

The treatment caused him to miss Scotland's first four Nations League fixtures under new coach Sébastien Pocognoli.

McTominay under anesthesia two days before World Cup match against Haiti

He is now selected for the upcoming Nations League games against North Macedonia on Friday and Switzerland on Monday.

"I feel much, much better than before and the intervention was relatively simple and went well," he told reporters.