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McTominay to miss Arsenal clash after successful heart procedure

From Vanguard · () English

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  • Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay underwent a planned procedure to correct a mild, benign heart arrhythmia.
  • The Scotland international will miss Napoli’s Champions League match against Arsenal and is expected to miss further league fixtures.
  • Napoli said McTominay should rest for around two weeks before resuming training.

Scott McTominay will miss Napoli’s Champions League opener against Arsenal after undergoing a successful procedure to correct a heart arrhythmia.

The 29-year-old Scotland international had a planned ablation procedure at Spire Manchester Hospital after doctors diagnosed a mild, benign arrhythmia the previous week. Napoli said he would observe a rest period of about two weeks before returning to training.

McTominay already missed Napoli’s 3-2 Serie A defeat by Inter Milan. He is also expected to miss league matches against Bologna and Fiorentina, with a return to full training anticipated during the next international break.

The midfielder joined Napoli from Manchester United and has become an important figure for the club. His absence comes as Napoli begin their Champions League campaign against Arsenal on Wednesday.

McTominay will observe a rest period of around two weeks before resuming training.

· NapoliThe club outlined the midfielder’s recovery plan after his successful procedure.
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