Injury NewsMirror FootballUnverified source· 8 Sept 2026
McTominay's heart surgery a success, Napoli confirm
Napoli star Scott McTominay undergoes successful heart procedure to fix a minor arrhythmia.


S. McTominay
player
Player
Scott McTominay
Injury
Mild benign arrhythmia
Club
Napoli
Procedure
Ablation at Spire Manchester Hospital
Return
After international break
What happened. Scott McTominay had successful surgery on Tuesday to correct a mild benign arrhythmia, and Napoli confirmed he will rest for two weeks before resuming training.
- Surgery was a 'complete success' per Napoli statement.
- McTominay had the procedure in Manchester.
- He is expected back after the international break.
“I'm fine, the procedure was something I'd planned to do with the club.”
— Scott McTominay
McTominay will miss upcoming matches but should return soon after the break.
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