Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay has revealed that he required medical treatment for an irregular heartbeat just two days before Scotland's World Cup victory over Haiti in June. The 29-year-old, who previously played for Manchester United, was put to sleep to correct his heart rhythm before being cleared to play in the opening 1-0 triumph staged in Massachusetts.
Reflecting on the situation, McTominay explained that he had to receive a shock to his heart despite being in peak physical condition following his tournament preparations. The midfielder noted that sitting in a hospital bed facing sedation right before a major tournament was far from ideal, yet acknowledged that players simply have to manage the circumstances they face. McTominay completed the full 90 minutes against Haiti and subsequently featured for the duration of Scotland's defeats against Morocco and Brazil.
During the autumn, the midfielder underwent an ablation procedure in Manchester—a minimally invasive operation designed to rectify irregular heart rhythms—praising both his club and the medical staff involved. McTominay was sidelined for Scotland's first four Nations League matches, in which the side recorded one win, one draw, and two losses, but he has earned an international recall after returning to domestic and Champions League action with Napoli.
Looking ahead, McTominay stated that he feels much better and described the intervention as a straightforward procedure that went very well. As Sebastien Pocognoli's team prepare to host North Macedonia on Friday before travelling to face Switzerland on Monday, the Scotland international underlined his determination to push on, recover properly, and elevate his game to another level.
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