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Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay to undergo cardiac arrhythmia surgery

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Last updated Sep 1, 2026

Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay to undergo cardiac arrhythmia surgery
Summary

Napoli announced on Tuesday that Scott McTominay will undergo corrective surgery to treat a mild, benign cardiac arrhythmia. The club plans to use pulsed field ablation, a catheter-based procedure that utilizes electrical pulses to target abnormal heart tissue. The 29-year-old midfielder is expected to return to the squad following the upcoming international break. Since joining the Serie A club from Manchester United in 2024, McTominay has secured a regular spot in the starting lineup. His performance last season contributed to the club's league title victory and earned him individual honors as the division's Most Valuable Player.

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Status Watch
  • •Napoli confirmed Scott McTominay requires cardiac arrhythmia ablation surgery.
  • •The procedure uses pulsed field ablation to treat abnormal heart tissue.
  • •Medical staff expect the midfielder to return after the international break.
  • •McTominay earned league MVP honors during his first season with Napoli.
Latest Updates
  • 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — Scott McTominay opens up on heart surgery after Napoli confirms impending procedure
  • 3:53 PMYahoo Sports — McTominay to undergo heart procedure
  • 2:19 PMYahoo Sports — Ex-Manchester United star Scott McTominay to undergo heart surgery as Napoli publish statement
  • 1:03 PMYahoo Sports — McTominay ruled out of Scotland games due to minor heart surgery
  • 12:25 PMYahoo Sports — McTominay to miss Scotland games with minor heart issue
  • 12:24 PMYahoo Sports — Napoli and Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay to have surgery for an irregular heartbeat
  • 12:15 PMBBC Sport — McTominay to miss Scotland games with minor heart issue
  • 11:38 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 BREAKING: Scott McTominay to undergo heart surgery after arrhythmia
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Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay will undergo a surgical procedure to treat an irregular heartbeat, the Serie A club announced Tuesday. Napoli added that McTominay will be out until after the season’s first international break, meaning he won’t play again until October. “Following the development of a minor, benign arrhythmia, Scott McTominay over the coming days will undergo an operation a PFA (pulsed field ablation),” Napoli said.

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Scott McTominay is set to miss Scotland's upcoming Nations League fixtures as he undergoes corrective surgery for a minor heart issue. His club Napoli revealed on Tuesday the talismanic former Manchester United midfielder is set for a short absence due to "a mild benign arrhythmia", which is an abnormal or irregular heart rhythm deemed non-serious and posing no significant risk to overall health.

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Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay will be out until after the international break at the end of the month due to a minor heart issue, his club Napoli said on Tuesday."Due to the onset of a mild benign arrhythmia, Scott McTominay will undergo PFA (pulsed field ablation) surgery in the next few days," said Napoli in a statement.

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