Napoli's Scott McTominay to undergo cardiac ablation for mild benign arrhythmia, return after international break
Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay, 29, will undergo a cardiac arrhythmia ablation procedure (PFA) in the coming days to correct a mild benign arrhythmia, the club announced on September 1, 2026. He will miss Napoli's next four matches, including Serie A clashes against Inter Milan and a Champions League game against Arsenal, and Scotland's Nations League matches. McTominay is expected to return after the international break.
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Napoli Official: Scott McTominay Undergoes Successful Heart Surgery, to Return in Two Weeks
On September 8th, Napoli's official website announced that midfielder Scott McTominay successfully underwent an ablation procedure at Spire Manchester Hospital. The surgery was reported as very successful, and McTominay is expected to rest for approximately two weeks before resuming training. The news was disseminated via Hupu Soccer, citing Napoli's official medical update. The procedure addresses a heart condition, and the recovery timeline suggests a relatively quick return to football activities.
Napoli's Scott McTominay to undergo minor heart surgery, sidelined for over a month
Napoli and Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay will undergo corrective heart surgery next week for mild benign arrhythmia, sidelining him for over a month. The 29-year-old was substituted in Napoli's 1-2 loss to Como last weekend. The Athletic reports that Italian football has the strictest regulations on heart conditions, citing historical tragedies like the deaths of Renato Curi and Davide Astori, and the case of Christian Eriksen who could not return to Serie A after a defibrillator implant. Sports cardiology expert Professor Aneil Malhotra explains that heart screening in English football is comprehensive, with one in 250 elite players having serious heart disease. He notes that psychological recovery is equally crucial after surgery. McTominay will miss Scotland's Nations League matches against Switzerland, North Macedonia, and Slovenia, dealing a blow to new head coach Sebastian Pocognoli's plans. McTominay has been Scotland's most reliable scorer with 15 goals in 73 appearances.
Read sourceScott McTominay to undergo minor heart surgery for arrhythmia, expected back after international break
Napoli and Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, 29, will undergo corrective surgery next week for a mild benign arrhythmia, a condition where the heart beats irregularly. The procedure was announced after he was substituted in the second half of Napoli's 2-1 defeat to Como last weekend. McTominay is expected to return to the pitch after the international break, as confirmed by Napoli and the player himself on Instagram. The Athletic consulted Professor Aneil Malhotra, a consultant sports cardiologist, who explained that heart screening is common in elite football, with one in 250 elite players having serious heart conditions. McTominay's case is not unique; other footballers like Adam Lallana, Colby Bishop, Christian Eriksen, Daley Blind, and Tom Lockyer have returned to play after heart procedures. The article details how heart issues are detected through ECG and echocardiogram screenings, which became standard in English football after the 1995 death of 16-year-old John Marshall.
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Scott McTominay to undergo minor heart procedure, expected back after international break
Napoli and Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, 29, will undergo corrective surgery next week for a mild benign arrhythmia, a heart rhythm condition. He was substituted in the second half of Napoli's 2-1 home defeat against Como last Sunday. Napoli confirmed the diagnosis, and McTominay is expected to return to the pitch after the September/October international break. The Athletic spoke to consultant sports cardiologist Professor Aneil Malhotra, who noted that heart screening is common in elite football, with one in 250 elite players having serious heart conditions. McTominay is not the first active footballer to undergo such a procedure; examples include Adam Lallana, Colby Bishop, and Connor Goldson. Christian Eriksen, Daley Blind, and Tom Lockyer have returned to play with ICD devices. McTominay wrote on Instagram: 'See you soon, Napoli. I won't be long.'
Scott McTominay to undergo minor heart procedure, expected to miss over a month of football
Napoli and Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay, 29, will undergo a minor heart procedure next week for a mild benign arrhythmia, a condition where the heart beats irregularly. He was substituted in the second half of Napoli's 2-1 home defeat against Como last Sunday. Napoli confirmed the condition is mild and benign, and McTominay is expected to return after the September/October international break, missing over a month of football. The Athletic spoke to consultant sports cardiologist Professor Aneil Malhotra, who works with elite teams including Manchester City and Manchester United, for insight into how football identifies and treats heart defects. Professor Malhotra's research found that one in 250 elite footballers has a serious heart condition, and 75% of those diagnosed return to play after treatment. The article notes that other footballers, including Adam Lallana, Colby Bishop, and Connor Goldson, have undergone similar procedures and returned to play. Christian Eriksen, Daley Blind, and Tom Lockyer have returned with implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) devices. McTominay wrote on Instagram, 'See you soon, Napoli. I won't be long.'
Napoli's Scott McTominay to undergo corrective surgery for mild benign arrhythmia
Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay will undergo corrective surgery for a 'mild benign arrhythmia,' the club announced on Tuesday. The 29-year-old Scotland international will miss Napoli's next four matches, including a Serie A clash against champions Inter Milan and a Champions League home game against Arsenal. The procedure, a cardiac arrhythmia ablation (PFA), is scheduled for the coming days, and McTominay is expected to be available again after the international break in October. He will also miss league games against Bologna and Fiorentina. Arrhythmia, as described by the UK's National Health Service, involves an irregular heartbeat that is usually not serious but requires medical attention. McTominay had started both of Napoli's opening Serie A matches this season. It remains unclear if he will be available for Scotland's Nations League matches during the break.
Read sourceNapoli's Scott McTominay to undergo corrective surgery for mild benign arrhythmia
Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay will undergo corrective surgery for a 'mild benign arrhythmia', the club announced on September 1, 2026. The 29-year-old Scotland international will miss Napoli's next four matches, including a Serie A clash against champions Inter Milan and a Champions League home game against Arsenal. The procedure, a cardiac arrhythmia ablation (PFA), will take place in the coming days. McTominay is expected to return after the international break, with his first possible match being against Frosinone on October 11. He will also miss Scotland's Nations League matches during the break. The NHS describes arrhythmia as an irregular heartbeat that is usually not serious but warrants medical advice. McTominay had started both of Napoli's opening Serie A games this season.
Napoli's Scott McTominay to undergo corrective surgery for mild benign arrhythmia
Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay will undergo corrective surgery for a mild benign arrhythmia, the club announced on September 1, 2026. The 29-year-old Scotland international will miss Napoli's next four matches, including a Serie A clash against champions Inter Milan and a Champions League home game against Arsenal. He will also be absent for league fixtures against Bologna and Fiorentina, and is not expected to play for Scotland during the upcoming international break in Nations League matches against Slovenia, Switzerland, and North Macedonia. Napoli stated that McTominay will undergo a cardiac arrhythmia ablation procedure in the coming days and will be available again after the international break. The NHS describes arrhythmia as an irregular heartbeat that is usually not serious but warrants medical advice. McTominay had started both of Napoli's opening Serie A games this season.
Napoli Official: Scott McTominay to Undergo Cardiac Ablation, Return After International Break
Napoli Football Club has officially announced that midfielder Scott McTominay will undergo a cardiac ablation procedure (PFA) in the coming days to correct a mild benign arrhythmia. The procedure is scheduled to take place during the international break, and the player is expected to return to action after that period. The announcement was made on September 1st via Napoli's official website and was reported by Hupu Football News. The news has generated reactions from fans, with some expressing concern about the nature of the surgery. McTominay, who recently joined Napoli, will miss upcoming matches but is expected to make a full recovery from the non-emergency heart condition.