Today McTominay undergoes ablation: Napoli awaits his return in England between Manchester and Liverpool

Today McTominay, the Scottish midfielder of Napoli, will undergo a cardiac ablation after the appearance of a mild benign arrhythmia, reported by the club after the match against Como. The operation will take place today in England, in a location between Manchester and Liverpool.

According to the press A&minus A+ Lo, Napoli has confirmed that midfielder Scott McTominay is ready for the corrective ablation procedure, performed by the PFA. The procedure is considered routine for a benign arrhythmia.

Impact on Napoli's squad

McTominay's absence penalises the coach, who will lose the midfielder for several weeks. He has already missed Saturday's match against Inter and will not be available for the upcoming games.

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Recovery prospects

Corriere dello Sport reported: “Today is the day of Scott McTominay's operation. After the onset of a mild benign arrhythmia, reported by the club after the match with Como, the Napoli midfielder is ready for the corrective ablation (PFA) procedure.”

McTominay's return will be assessed only after the procedure; the club said it will be easier to have a clear picture of the situation. No details were provided regarding a return date.

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The latest Napoli football news – Today confirm that the priority is the player's health. No further updates have been added on the recovery timeline.