Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay is set to undergo a minor heart procedure after Napoli detected a “mild benign arrhythmia”.
The 29-year-old was substituted after 56 minutes of Napoli’s 2-1 Serie A defeat by Como on Sunday. Napoli said McTominay will undergo cardiac arrhythmia ablation in the coming days as corrective treatment.
The Italian club expects the midfielder to return to action after the international break in early October.
McTominay also appeared to reassure supporters about his recovery, posting on Instagram: “See you soon Napoli. I won’t take long.”
McTominay Set to Miss Scotland Fixtures
The procedure is expected to rule McTominay out of Scotland’s upcoming international fixtures. He is likely to miss the first four matches of new Scotland manager Sebastien Pocognoli’s tenure, with Scotland scheduled to face Slovenia home and away, as well as North Macedonia and Switzerland in the Nations League.
However, the timing of McTominay’s expected return means he could be available again after the October international break.
What is an Arrhythmia?
According to the NHS, an arrhythmia occurs when the heart beats too quickly, too slowly or irregularly.
Napoli said McTominay has been diagnosed with a mild, benign form of the condition. The treatment he is due to receive is known as cardiac ablation.
The British Heart Foundation explains that the procedure uses heat or cold energy to create tiny areas of scar tissue in the heart, blocking abnormal electrical signals responsible for an irregular heartbeat.
Napoli have not indicated that McTominay’s condition is considered life-threatening. The midfielder joined Napoli after leaving Manchester United and has established himself as an important part of the Italian side.
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