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Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay undergoes cardiac procedure in London

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Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay undergoes cardiac procedure in London
Summary

Scott McTominay is scheduled to undergo a medical procedure in London on Monday to address a mild and benign episode of cardiac fibrillation. Napoli officials confirmed the midfielder will miss upcoming fixtures while recovering from the operation. According to the club’s sporting director Giovanni Manna, the recovery plan includes two weeks of rest followed by a period of non-contact training. The Scotland international requires 28 days of medical clearance before returning to competitive match play. Napoli aims to have the player available for the squad in October, a month featuring a demanding schedule of matches. The club will continue to monitor his progress following the procedure to ensure he meets the necessary health standards for a return to professional football.

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Status Watch
  • •Scott McTominay is undergoing a procedure in London on Monday for cardiac fibrillation.
  • •The midfielder faces a 28-day wait before receiving clearance to play competitively.
  • •Napoli management expects a potential return to action during October.
  • •Giovanni Manna confirmed a rehabilitation plan including two weeks of rest and light training.
Latest Updates
  • 9:05 PMYahoo Sports — Scott McTominay’s heart procedure a “complete success”, timeline given for return to action
  • 4:27 PMYahoo Sports — Napoli provide update on Scott McTominay after undergoing heart surgery in Manchester
  • 1:53 PMYahoo Sports — Scott McTominay has successful heart surgery as return timeframe revealed
  • 1:50 PMYahoo Sports — Napoli growing uncomfortable about Scott McTominay’s contract renewal
  • 12:37 PMYahoo Sports — McTominay heart procedure 'a complete success'
  • 12:28 PMBBC Sport — McTominay heart procedure 'a complete success'
  • 12:13 PMYahoo Sports — Napoli's McTominay has successful heart procedure
  • 11:20 AMYahoo Sports — Official: McTominay has had successful heart procedure as Napoli confirm recovery time
What they're saying
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Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay has had successful surgery on a minor heart issue and will return to training in two weeks' time, his club Napoli said on Tuesday."McTominay will rest for two weeks and then resume training."

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Napoli have officially confirmed that Scott McTominay has had a successful procedure carried out on his heart and that he is expected to return to training with the Partenopei first team in around two...

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Scott McTominay is set to undergo surgery in London on Monday as Napoli begin the process of resolving the cardiac issue that has temporarily ruled him out of action.The Scotland international was dia...

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