Napoli and Udinese players McTominay and Piotrowski scheduled for heart surgery
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 4:40 PM
Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay and Udinese midfielder Jakub Piotrowski have both been diagnosed with a benign heart arrhythmia. Medical staff for both clubs identified the conditions using wearable technology during recent match activity. McTominay underwent his cardiac ablation procedure in Manchester this morning following the diagnosis of a mild, benign arrhythmia. Piotrowski received his similar diagnosis following a Serie A match against Lazio on Monday. Both players are expected to undergo cardiac ablation surgery to correct the issue. Each athlete will be sidelined for a recovery period before returning to match play.
- •Scott McTominay underwent successful heart surgery in Manchester today.
- •Jakub Piotrowski will undergo a cardiac ablation procedure for a benign arrhythmia.
- •Both players were flagged by wearable technology during recent Serie A match play.
- •McTominay is expected to be sidelined for approximately two months.
- 4:40 PMYahoo Sports — After McTominay, Udinese player Piotrowski also needs heart surgery
"After Scott McTominay of Napoli, it was announced that Udinese and Poland international midfielder Jakub Piotrowski will also have heart surgery to correct a benign arrhythmia.With the improvement in ...
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