McTominay to miss Scotland games with minor heart issue

Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay is set to undergo a minor heart procedure after being diagnosed with a mild benign arrhythmia, the club has confirmed. The 29-year-old was substituted during Scotland's 2-1 Serie A loss to Como on Sunday, with corrective treatment scheduled to take place in the days following. Napoli anticipate McTominay's return to action following the international break in early October, though this means he will likely be absent for four of Scotland's upcoming Nations League matches as head coach Sebastien Pocognoli's initial fixtures - against Slovenia (home and away), North Macedonia and Switzerland.

The NHS defines an arrhythmia as a condition where the heart beats too rapidly, too slowly, or irregularly. Napoli explains that McTominay will undergo a cardiac arrhythmia ablation, a procedure utilizing either heat or cold energy to create tiny scars in the heart, thereby blocking disruptive signals and restoring a regular heartbeat.