Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna says Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay could return to action in October after undergoing heart surgery.
McTominay is currently unavailable while he recovers from the operation, but Napoli expect him to be back on the pitch during the month.
In his absence, manager Massimiliano Allegri has paired Stanislav Lobotka with Billy Gilmour in midfield. The combination has proved successful for the team, but that has not changed expectations over McTominay’s eventual return, according to the source.