Scott McTominay to Undergo Minor Heart Procedure

Scott McTominay will step away from the pitch for a short spell after Napoli confirmed the Scotland midfielder requires a minor heart procedure to correct what has been diagnosed as “a mild benign arrhythmia”.

The 29-year-old was withdrawn after 56 minutes of Napoli’s 2-1 Serie A defeat to Como on Sunday, a change that initially looked tactical. The picture changed once tests revealed the irregular heartbeat.

Napoli say McTominay will undergo corrective treatment “in the coming days” and expect him back in action after the international break in early October. The tone from the club is calm, the message clear: this is a precaution, not a career-altering moment.

McTominay echoed that reassurance himself. Posting on Instagram, he wrote: “See you soon Napoli. I won't take long.” No drama, no doubt. Just a player intent on returning quickly.

The timing, though, hits Scotland hard. The midfielder is set to miss Sebastien Pocognoli’s first four games in charge of the national team, a significant absence for a new head coach trying to stamp his authority on the side.

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According to the NHS, an arrhythmia is when the heart beats too fast, too slow, or with an irregular rhythm. In McTominay’s case, it has been classified as mild and benign, a key distinction that underpins Napoli’s confidence over his swift return.

For now, club and country wait. Napoli look to October. Scotland look to adapt. And McTominay, sidelined briefly, focuses on the simplest target of all: getting back on the grass.