Napoli’s Scott McTominay undergoes successful heart surgery

Author: aljazeera.comPublished on: September 8, 2026Country: Italy

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Napoli’s Scott McTominay undergoes successful heart surgery

Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay underwent successful surgery for a minor heart issue, as confirmed by his club Napoli. The procedure, performed at Spire Manchester Hospital, was a complete success, and McTominay is expected to return to training in two weeks. He has scored 27 goals in 82 matches since joining Napoli in 2024 but has struggled in the opening two Serie A games this season.

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