Scott McTominay to Undergo Heart Procedure

The condition, identified during a game, is non-serious and poses no long-term risk to the player, Napoli confirmed.

McTominay is understood to be sidelined following the procedure.

Cardiac arrhythmia ablation, the procedure in question, uses heat or cold energy to create scars within the heart.

This process blocks faulty signals, restoring a typical heartbeat.

The NHS defines an arrhythmia as a heart beating too quickly or too slowly, or an unsteady heartbeat.

Medical experts claim McTominay's heart condition is non-life-threatening and should resolve after the corrective procedure.

unnamed source indicated that He is expected to return to full fitness following a short period out.

McTominay, who has earned 73 caps for Scotland, is likely to miss Sebastien Pocognoli's first four games as Scotland head coach.

Scotland is scheduled to play four Nations League fixtures in September against Slovenia (twice), Switzerland, and North Macedonia.

McTominay's impact at Napoli reportedly prompted comparisons with club icon Diego Maradona.

The Argentine's son even likened the Scot to Jesus.

Meanwhile, Billy Gilmour has returned to action for Napoli after missing a tournament with injury, providing a boost to the squad amidst McTominay's upcoming absence.