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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.
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Updated: September 1, 2026 — 9:21 AM EDT
Scott McTominay will undergo corrective surgery for a “mild benign arrhythmia,” his club Napoli has announced.
The United Kingdom’s National Health Service (NHS) describes arrhythmia as “when your heart beats too quickly or too slowly, or your heartbeat is not steady.” The NHS adds that this is usually not serious but advises people to seek medical advice if they have concerns.
“Following the onset of a mild benign arrhythmia, Scott McTominay will undergo corrective surgery using a cardiac arrhythmia ablation (PFA) in the coming days,” Napoli’s statement on Tuesday read. “He will be available again after the international break.”
Matches McTominay Will Miss
The 29-year-old will miss Napoli’s next four matches:
- Saturday, September 5 — Serie A match at champions Inter
- Wednesday, September 9 — Champions League match at home to Arsenal
- Sunday, September 13 — Serie A match against Bologna
- Sunday, September 20 — Serie A match against Fiorentina
Napoli is scheduled to return following this month’s international break against Frosinone on October 11.
McTominay is not expected to be available for Scotland’s Nations League matches against Slovenia, Switzerland, and North Macedonia during the international break.
About Arrhythmia
Arrhythmia can include:
- A fast heartbeat (tachycardia)
- A slow heartbeat (bradycardia)
- An irregular heartbeat where the rhythm changes
Season So Far
The Scotland international has started each of Napoli’s opening two games of the season:
- A two-goal win at Genoa
- Sunday’s home defeat to Como
By Colin Millar
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Soccer - The AthleticWestern
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Napoli's Scott McTominay to undergo cardiac ablation for mild benign arrhythmia, return after international break