SSC Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay has disclosed that he underwent heart surgery in September following a health scare that required shock treatment ahead of a World Cup fixture. The Scotland international, who joined the Serie A club from Manchester United in 2024, spoke about the episode in a recent interview, detailing the medical intervention he received before representing his country.
McTominay did not specify the exact date of the World Cup game in question, nor the precise nature of the cardiac issue, but confirmed the procedure took place last September. The 27-year-old has since returned to regular first-team action for Napoli, featuring prominently in their domestic and European campaigns.
The revelation adds context to McTominay's early-season availability and underscores the medical monitoring elite players undergo. Napoli have not released an official statement on the matter, but the player's return to full training and match fitness suggests a successful recovery.
