Scott McTominay ruled out until October after successful ablation procedure

Scott McTominay underwent a successful ablation procedure at Spire Manchester Hospital on Tuesday morning after being diagnosed with a mild, benign arrhythmia. The 29-year-old midfielder will now observe a strict rest period of around two weeks before returning to training later this month. McTominay's condition was described as a mild and benign irregular heart rhythm and is not considered a serious risk to his overall health. Following the successful procedure, the Napoli midfielder is expected to focus on his recovery before gradually returning to full training. His absence will come at an important stage of the season, with Napoli facing several key fixtures in the coming weeks. McTominay is expected to miss Napoli's Champions League opener against Arsenal, as well as Serie A matches against Bologna and Fiorentina. The midfielder will also be unavailable for Scotland's upcoming Nations League fixtures against Slovenia, Switzerland and North Macedonia. McTominay is expected to return to competitive action in early October, following the international break, provided his recovery continues as planned. Get all the latest La Liga & Spain news in our brand new app