01.09.2026 16:31
Bad news came from Napoli's 29-year-old star Scott McTominay, who was linked with Fenerbahçe during the transfer period. A mild and benign arrhythmia was detected in the Scottish footballer, causing an irregularity in his heart rhythm. McTominay, who will undergo an ablation procedure, is expected to rejoin the team for training after the international break.
Napoli has issued a statement regarding the health condition of star midfielder Scott McTominay. The Italian club announced that an irregularity in the player's heart rhythm was detected and that he will undergo surgery for treatment. McTominay is expected to be sidelined for approximately one month.
IRREGULARITY IN HEART RHYTHM DETECTED
According to Napoli's statement, a "mild and benign arrhythmia" causing an irregularity in the heart rhythm was identified in the 29-year-old footballer. The club announced that the star player will undergo a corrective ablation procedure (PFA) in the coming days.
In the statement made by Napoli, it was stated, "Scott McTominay will undergo a corrective ablation procedure (PFA) in the coming days. The player will be able to rejoin the team after the international break."
LINKED WITH FENERBAHCE
McTominay's name had also been linked with Fenerbahce during the transfer period. The development regarding the health condition of the Scottish footballer, who was reportedly on the agenda of the yellow-navy blue club for the midfield, emerged in the final days of the transfer window.
WILL MISS NATIONAL TEAM MATCHES
It was stated that the 29-year-old midfielder will not be able to play in the four Nations League matches that the Scottish National Team will play between September 26 and October 6 due to his treatment process.
During this period, Scotland will play two matches against Slovenia, and one each against Switzerland and North Macedonia. McTominay is expected to resume his training at Napoli after the international break is completed.