SSC Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay has disclosed that he underwent heart surgery in September and received shock treatment shortly before a World Cup fixture. The Scotland international spoke openly about the health scare that interrupted his season and required immediate medical intervention.
McTominay, who joined Napoli from Manchester United in the summer transfer window, detailed the sequence of events that led to the procedure. The 27-year-old said the issue was detected during routine monitoring and that specialists recommended surgery to address the condition. He described the period as the most challenging of his career, both physically and mentally.
The player confirmed he was cleared to return to training after a rehabilitation program supervised by the club's medical staff. McTominay expressed gratitude to the Napoli medical team and his family for their support during his recovery. He is now focused on regaining full match fitness and contributing to Napoli's campaign in Serie A and European competition.
