Successful heart procedure recovery
Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay undergoes successful heart procedure and targets mid-October return
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McTominay said on Instagram after the heart issue was announced: “See you soon Napoli. I won’t take long.”
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Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna said McTominay will need about 28 days to regain sporting fitness because he will take anticoagulant medication; after two weeks of rest, he is expected to resume non-contact competitive activity.
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McTominay is set to miss Scotland’s first four matches under manager Sebastien Pocognoli: two Nations League games against Slovenia, plus fixtures against Switzerland and North Macedonia.
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The 29-year-old has won 73 Scotland caps and is regarded as one of the most influential players in the national team.
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McTominay described the procedure as something he had planned with Napoli for some time, saying: “I’m fine, the procedure was something I’d planned to do with the club for quite a while.”
Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay underwent a successful heart ablation procedure at Spire Manchester Hospital to treat a mild, benign arrhythmia, according to GB News. The 29-year-old Scotland international will rest for two weeks before resuming training, with full competitive return expected around mid-October after approximately 28 days of recovery and anticoagulant medication.
McTominay has not played since being substituted in Napoli's 2-1 defeat to Como on August 30. He will miss the Champions League match against Arsenal, several Serie A fixtures, and Scotland's first four Nations League games under new manager Sebastien Pocognoli, according to The New York Times.
Ablation Procedure Addresses Heart Rhythm Issue
McTominay was diagnosed with a mild, benign arrhythmia — an irregular heartbeat — that required correction through an ablation procedure. This minimally invasive treatment uses heat or cold to fix the problem area in the heart's electrical system, according to Yahoo News. The procedure was completed successfully at Spire Manchester Hospital in Manchester.
The 29-year-old described the procedure as planned, posting on Instagram: "See you soon Napoli. I won't take long." McTominay added that the procedure "was something I'd planned to do with the club for quite a while," suggesting both Napoli and the player coordinated the timing, according to reporting from Head to Topics.
Four-Week Recovery Timeline Blocks Key Matches
Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna outlined a 28-day return schedule. McTominay will rest for two weeks, then begin non-contact training before resuming competitive activity. The anticoagulant medication he takes during recovery extends the timeline beyond the initial rest period, according to Head to Topics.
His absence costs Scotland four matches: two against Slovenia, plus fixtures against Switzerland and North Macedonia in the Nations League under new manager Pocognoli. McTominay has earned 73 Scotland caps and is regarded as one of the team's most influential midfielders, making this gap significant during the manager's opening window.
Contract Extension Talks Remain Uncertain
McTominay remains under contract with Napoli through 2028. Both the club and player have expressed interest in extending their relationship, with sporting director Giovanni Manna stating Napoli wants to renew the deal beyond the current agreement, according to Etnow News.
However, negotiations have not progressed as contract talks remain uncertain over terms. The timing of McTominay's medical absence and Napoli's recent defeats add uncertainty to immediate contract discussions, though his established importance to both club and country preserves his strategic value for future negotiations.
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