The Scottish midfielder Scott McTominay will undergo heart surgery, according to Napoli's announcement. The Italian club stated that the player suffered a benign arrhythmia, which made the surgical intervention necessary.
McTominay, 27 years old, arrived at Napoli during the last transfer window from Manchester United. The midfielder had been an important piece in the starting eleven of the team coached by Antonio Conte this season.
The operation is planned for soon and McTominay should return to competition after the international break. The club did not reveal more details about the player's health condition nor the exact date of the procedure.
This news comes at a time when Napoli occupies a prominent position in Serie A, and the temporary absence of the Scottish midfielder represents a blow to the Italian team's sporting plans.
