Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay has received the green light to resume competitive football after undergoing a successful procedure to correct a heart arrhythmia. The 29-year-old Scotland international underwent a planned procedure at Manchesters Spire Hospital in September after medical assessments identified a mild, benign arrhythmia.Following comprehensive follow-up testing, the Italian outfit confirmed on Wednesday that McTominay has been cleared to return to full sporting activity.Scott McTominay underwent further diagnostic tests, which showed that he is fit to play, Napoli said in an statement.The Napoli player therefore resumed training with the rest of the team after the period spent training separately.The former Manchester United midfielder has been sidelined since August, missing several key fixtures during his recovery. In his absence, Napoli suffered a 3-2 Serie A defeat against reigning champions Inter Milan and fell to a loss against Arsenal in the Champions League.His return provides a timely selection boost for manager Massimiliano Allegri, with the Partenopei currently sitting ninth in the Serie A standings.McTominay should be available for selection when Napoli host sixth-placed Frosinone on Saturday. Topics Massimiliano Allegri S.S.C. Napoli Scotland National Football Team Scott McTominay Serie A 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 Thank you, football former Chelsea forward Pedro retires Tom Rostance 7th October, 2026 UEFA Nations League: Scotland promotion hopes dealt crushing blow by Slovenia turnaround Nicholas McGee 6th October, 2026 Tip of the Day: A three-leg Nations League treble Jon Fisher 6th October, 2026 Scotland v Slovenia: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Jon Fisher 5th October, 2026 UEFA Nations League: Scotland grab first win while Switzerland and Finland continue strong starts Lauren Lister 3rd October, 2026 FYR Macedonia v Scotland: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Mitch Fretton 2nd October, 2026
