Injury NewsFootball ItaliaUnverified source· 8 Sept 2026
Napoli hit by injury crisis ahead of Arsenal clash
Scott McTominay is set for a heart procedure, leaving Napoli short-handed against Arsenal.


S. McTominay
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Player
Scott McTominay
Injury
minor heart procedure
Club
Napoli
Opponent
Arsenal
What happened. Napoli will be without Scott McTominay for their Champions League opener against Arsenal due to a minor heart procedure, and Andre-Frank Zambo Anguissa and David Neres are also doubts after missing training.
- Alessandro Buongiorno is also out for the match.
- Luca Marianucci and Giovane are longer-term absentees.
- Kevin De Bruyne could make his first start of the season.
Napoli have lost their last two Serie A matches and face a tough test against the reigning Premier League champions.
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