Napoli’s Scott McTominay undergoes successful heart surgery

What the report says

Napoli said Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay underwent successful surgery on Tuesday for a minor heart rhythm issue and is expected to rest before returning to training in about two weeks. The club described the procedure as an ablation operation carried out at Spire Manchester Hospital. The update was published by Al Jazeera, citing Napoli’s statement and AFP.

McTominay, 29, joined Napoli from Manchester United in 2024 and has been an important player for the Serie A side, with 27 goals in 82 appearances, according to the report. Al Jazeera noted that he had also been below his best in Napoli’s opening two league matches this season. The article says the medical issue is not considered serious, but it will keep him sidelined for the near term.

The midfielder is set to miss Napoli’s Champions League match against Arsenal on Wednesday, as well as Scotland’s upcoming international fixtures, which Napoli had already said he would not join. The club’s short timeline for recovery suggests a relatively quick return, but the episode is a reminder that even minor heart conditions can affect selection at a busy point in the season. Napoli have three points from their first three Serie A games and face a packed schedule before the international break.