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McTominay to miss a month after heart issue

From Ghanaian Times · () English

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  • Napoli said Scott McTominay has a mild, benign arrhythmia requiring corrective ablation surgery.
  • The Scotland midfielder is expected to miss about a month and four Nations League group matches.
  • McTominay should become available again after the international break.

Scott McTominay will miss about a month after Napoli diagnosed the midfielder with a mild, benign arrhythmia, the Italian Serie A club said.

The condition causes an irregular heartbeat and requires corrective ablation surgery, known as PFA. Napoli said the procedure would take place in the coming days and that McTominay should be available again after the international break.

The 29-year-old former Manchester United player is set to miss Scotland’s four Nations League group matches. Scotland are scheduled to face Slovenia twice, along with Switzerland and North Macedonia, between Sept. 26 and Oct. 6.

Scott McTominay is due to undergo corrective ablation surgery (PFA) in the coming days. The player will be available again after the international break.

— NapoliThe club announced McTominay’s planned procedure and expected return.
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