Scott McTominay is set to undergo heart surgery in the coming days after Napoli announces he is dealing with a mild, benign heart rhythm issue. Multiple outlets report that the problem is an “irregular heartbeat” or “benign arrhythmia,” and that he is expected to miss matches while recovering.
Napoli’s public update is the central reference point across the coverage. Several reports say McTominay will undergo a minor corrective procedure—described by some outlets as surgery/ablation—to address the arrhythmia. Outlet reports also include that he has already been removed from a recent Serie A match during Napoli’s defeat to Como, framing this as the moment the health concern emerged.
From there, coverage focuses on sporting implications. Reports in British outlets say McTominay will miss Scotland’s initial Nations League games, while other accounts emphasize his time at Napoli and the likelihood of a spell on the sidelines. Across sources, the differing angles are mainly about wording (irregular heartbeat vs. mild benign arrhythmia) and the expected impact on specific fixtures and return timelines, rather than the underlying medical situation.
