League: Champions League Sport: Soccer Country: Global Category: Scores & Results

Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay undergoes successful heart procedure

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 4:01 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay undergoes successful heart procedure

Summary

Napoli and Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay underwent a successful pulsed field ablation procedure at Spire Manchester Hospital on Tuesday. The club confirmed the surgery, which addressed an irregular heartbeat, was a complete success. McTominay will observe a two-week rest period before returning to training. This medical absence will cause him to miss several matches, including Napoli's upcoming Champions League opener against Arsenal on Wednesday. He is also expected to be unavailable for Scotland’s four upcoming Nations League fixtures. The 29-year-old previously played for Manchester United before joining Napoli in 2024 and was named Serie A's most valuable player during the club's 2025 title-winning campaign.

Source Links

Yahoo Sports

By the Numbers

•Scott McTominay underwent a successful pulsed field ablation to treat an irregular heartbeat.
•The procedure took place at Spire Manchester Hospital on Tuesday morning.
•McTominay will rest for two weeks before resuming team training.
•The midfielder will miss Napoli's Champions League match against Arsenal.
•He is expected to miss four upcoming Nations League games for Scotland.

Latest Updates

4:01 PMYahoo Sports — Napoli and Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay has procedure for irregular heartbeat

What they're saying

"
Napoli and Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay underwent a successful surgical procedure to treat an irregular heartbeat, the Serie A club said Tuesday. Napoli said last week that McTominay would undergo a PFA (pulsed field ablation), which is a minimally invasive technique used to treat heart arrhythmias.
— Yahoo Sports

Related Teams & Leagues

Arsenal Napoli Champions League Soccer