McTominay sidelined after ablation

What's happened

Napoli's Scott McTominay has undergone a pulsed field ablation for a mild benign arrhythmia and will rest for two weeks before resuming training, keeping him out through the international break and affecting Scotland duty.

What's behind the headline?

Analysis

• The procedure confirms Napoli's reliance on McTominay's influence, given his role in title-winning form.
• The two-week rest window creates a tactical gap for Napoli and a scheduling challenge for Scotland ahead of Sebastien Pocognoli's tenure.
• Public messaging emphasizes safety and return-to-play timelines, reducing immediate risk but increasing dependency on depth in midfield.

What this means for readers

• Napoli and Scotland fans should anticipate a short-term dip in midfield options.
• Clubs will monitor his recovery and potential impact on domestic and international fixtures.

How we got here

The Napoli midfielder has been diagnosed with a mild benign arrhythmia, prompting corrective surgery after routine medical tests. He is expected to miss Napoli's early-season matches and Scotland Nations League fixtures.

Our analysis

Napoli confirms McTominay’s pulsed field ablation and two-week rest; Scotland set to begin Nations League under new manager with reduced midfield options. See reports from The Scotsman, Independent, AP News.

Go deeper

• When is McTominay expected to return to full training?
• Will Napoli adjust their line-ups without him for Arsenal and domestic games?
• Could this affect Scotland's Nations League qualification hopes?

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