Napoli's McTominay has successful heart procedure

Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay has undergone a successful heart procedure to correct a mild, benign arrhythmia, the club confirmed Tuesday. The 29-year-old player is expected to rest for two weeks before resuming training. The procedure, a cardiac ablation, took place on Tuesday morning at Spire Manchester Hospital, according to a club statement. McTominay had been sidelined due to the irregular heartbeat, which is not considered serious but required surgical intervention. Medical professionals are confident the procedure will not impact his long-term career. The timing of the surgery was planned to minimize the number of matches McTominay would miss. He is confirmed to be unavailable for Napoli's Champions League opener against Arsenal on Wednesday, September 9, 2026. He will also miss upcoming Serie A fixtures against Bologna on September 13 and Fiorentina on September 20. McTominay is also expected to be absent for Scotland's upcoming Nations League matches scheduled for late September and early October. He was also unavailable for Napoli's recent 3-2 loss to Inter Milan.