Scott McTominay: Scotland and Napoli midfielder to have minor heart procedure
Scotland and Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay will undergo a minor heart procedure to treat a mild benign arrhythmia. He is expected to return to professional football following the October international break.
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The health of high-profile athletes often impacts national team rosters and club performance, highlighting the importance of cardiac screening in professional sports.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Scott McTominay was replaced after 56 minutes of Napoli's defeat by Como on Sunday
Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay is to have a minor heart procedure after the discovery of "a mild benign arrhythmia", Napoli have announced.
The 29-year-old was subsituted after 56 minutes of Sunday's 2-1 Serie A defeat by Como and will have corrective treatment "in the coming days".
Napoli expect him to return to playing after the international break in early October and McTominay himself posted on Instagram: "See you soon Napoli. I won't take long."
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