Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay is set to undergo heart surgery after being diagnosed with a mild arrhythmia, the Serie A club have confirmed.
The 29-year-old Scotland international will have a procedure using radiofrequency ablation, a treatment intended to address the heart rhythm problem. Napoli announced the planned intervention on their official website, although the club did not provide further details about the procedure.
McTominay is expected to return to action after the upcoming international break, which ends on 6 October. The timing means the midfielder will be unavailable while he completes the treatment and recovery process, before resuming his playing career with Napoli.
The diagnosis concerns a mild form of arrhythmia. Radiofrequency ablation is being used as the method of treatment, with the procedure aimed at correcting the issue affecting his heart rhythm.
McTominay has established himself as an important central midfielder for both Napoli and the Scotland national team. His latest medical issue will therefore be monitored closely by the Italian club as he undergoes the operation and works towards a return.
Napoli’s announcement confirms that the surgery is required, while the club’s stated expectation is that McTominay will be back in the squad after the international window concludes on 6 October. No additional information about the length of his recovery or the precise date of the operation has been provided.
McTominay’s record for Napoli
During the previous Serie A season, McTominay played 33 league matches for Napoli. He scored 10 goals and supplied three assists, contributing directly to 13 goals across those appearances.
Those figures underline the attacking contribution made by the Scotland midfielder in his first full campaign reflected in the source article’s assessment of his Serie A record. His absence during the period surrounding the operation will leave Napoli without a player who provided both goals and assists from a central midfield position.
The club’s confirmation is the first official update on the condition. It states that McTominay has a mild arrhythmia and will undergo radiofrequency ablation, with his return scheduled for after the international break ending on 6 October.