Napoli and Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay is to undergo heart surgery due to a mild benign arrhythmia, the Serie A club have announced. McTominay has featured in both of Napolis games so far this season but was substituted after 56 minutes of the Partenopeis 2-1 defeat to Como on Sunday.In a statement, Napoli said McTominay would be available again after the international break.He will miss Napolis next four games. They visit defending Serie A champions Inter Milan on Saturday before taking on Arsenal in the Champions League next Wednesday. Their final league games before the international break come against Bologna and Fiorentina.The surgery means he will also miss the first Scotland games under new manager Sebastien Pocognoli.Scotland face two games with Slovenia, sandwiched by matches with Switzerland and North Macedonia, as they begin their UEFA Nations League campaign in an extended international break.McTominay has scored 27 goals and provided seven assists for Napoli since joining from Napoli in 2024, helping them to the Serie A title in his debut season and the Supercoppa Italiana last season.In a post on Instagram, McTominay wrote: See you soon Napoli. I wont take long. Topics S.S.C. Napoli Scotland National Football Team Scott McTominay Serie A UEFA Nations League Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read When does the transfer window close? Deadline day dates, times, latest news Ben Miller 1st September, 2026 Juventus set to sign Pape Matar Sarr on loan with obligation to buy Ben Miller 31st August, 2026 European round-up: Como stun Napoli as Monaco go top of Ligue 1 Mitch Fretton 30th August, 2026 European round-up: Atletico cruise to victory amid Alvarez absence, Juventus win again Nicholas McGee 29th August, 2026 Conference League draw results 2026/27: Full fixtures Ben Miller 28th August, 2026 When is the Conference League draw 2026/27? Date, time, league phase schedule, TV channel and live stream Ben Miller 28th August, 2026
