Napoli have confirmed that Scott McTominay’s heart procedure was “a complete success”, with the Scotland midfielder expected to resume training later this month.
The 29-year-old underwent an ablation procedure at Spire Manchester Hospital on Tuesday morning after doctors discovered a mild benign arrhythmia.
The minimally invasive procedure is used to treat irregular heart rhythms and restore a normal heartbeat.
McTominay was substituted after 56 minutes of Napoli’s 2-1 Serie A defeat by Como on 30 August, with the heart issue subsequently identified.
Napoli confirmed that the former Manchester United midfielder will now rest for two weeks before returning to training.
The Serie A club had initially expected McTominay to be available again following the international break in early October.
After news of his condition emerged, McTominay reassured Napoli supporters with a brief message on Instagram.
“See you soon Napoli. I won’t take long,” he wrote.
His recovery timeline also places his involvement in Scotland’s upcoming Nations League fixtures in doubt.
Sebastien Pocognoli’s first four matches as Scotland head coach are scheduled for late September and early October, with home and away fixtures against Slovenia as well as games against North Macedonia and Switzerland.
An arrhythmia occurs when the heart beats too quickly, too slowly or with an irregular rhythm.
Cardiac arrhythmia ablation uses heat or cold energy to create tiny areas of scar tissue in the heart, blocking abnormal electrical signals and helping restore a regular heartbeat.
Napoli will now monitor McTominay’s recovery before he returns to training, with the midfielder expected to resume football activities later this month.
