… to resume training this month
Napoli have confirmed that Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay’s heart surgery was a complete success, with the 29-year-old expected to resume training later this month.
McTominay underwent an ablation procedure at Spire Manchester Hospital on Tuesday morning.
The minimally invasive procedure was carried out to correct an irregular heart rhythm discovered after he was substituted in Napoli’s 2-1 Serie A defeat by Como on August 30.
Napoli said the midfielder will rest for two weeks before returning to training.
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The Serie A champions had initially expected McTominay to be available again after the October international break.
Following the discovery of the heart issue, McTominay reassured supporters in a post on Instagram, writing: “See you soon Napoli. I won’t take long.”
His recovery timeline means he could return to action in October, although his availability for Scotland’s upcoming fixtures remains uncertain.
Scotland’s first four games under new head coach Sebastien Pocognoli are scheduled for the end of September and early October.
They include home and away fixtures against Slovenia, as well as matches against North Macedonia and Switzerland in the Nations League.
An arrhythmia occurs when the heart beats too quickly, too slowly or irregularly.
Cardiac ablation is a procedure used to treat abnormal heart rhythms by using heat or cold energy to create small areas of scar tissue in the heart, blocking faulty electrical signals and helping restore a normal heartbeat.
McTominay joined Napoli from Manchester United and played a key role in the club’s success last season.
Napoli will now hope his recovery progresses as planned as they prepare for a busy run of domestic and European fixtures.
