Key Takeaways:
- Scott McTominay received medical clearance to resume playing after a successful ablation procedure in September
- The 29-year-old midfielder rejoined Napoli training and will be available to head coach Massimiliano Allegri
- McTominay is set to return against Frosinone on Saturday after missing matches since 30 August
McTominay Resumes Full Training with Napoli
Scott McTominay, Napoli’s Scottish midfielder, has returned to full training after completing his recovery from a minor heart arrhythmia. The Italian side confirmed that the 29-year-old was cleared by medical staff following a series of diagnostic tests, which showed he was fit to play.
🚨 SCOTT MCTOMINAY OPÉRÉ DU CŒUR, IL VA POUVOIR REJOUER ! ❤️⚽️
Victime d’une arythmie cardiaque, le milieu de Naples avait été opéré il y a quelques semaines et attendait le feu vert médical avant de reprendre.
✅ Bonne nouvelle : son dernier examen médical s’est parfaitement déroulé. McTominay peut désormais reprendre l’entraînement collectif et retrouver la compétition dès qu’il aura récupéré son rythme.
Une excellente nouvelle pour l’international écossais ! 🙏
— Foot Mercato (@footmercato) October 8, 2026
Medical Background and Recovery
McTominay underwent a scheduled ablation procedure at a Manchester hospital in September, designed to treat a benign arrhythmia. Following this procedure, he continued to undergo check-ups and prepared individually while awaiting formal clearance to rejoin his teammates on the pitch.
According to the club’s official statement: “Scott McTominay underwent further diagnostic tests, which showed that he is fit to play. Therefore, the Napoli player resumed training with the rest of the squad after the period in which he was preparing individually.”
Recent Absences and Upcoming Fixture
The midfielder has not appeared in a match since 30 August, thus missing Napoli’s 2-3 defeat to Serie A champions Inter and the Champions League loss versus Arsenal. His return comes as Napoli, currently ninth in Serie A, prepare to host sixth-placed Frosinone on Saturday.
Napoli’s Current Position
Napoli head into the weekend sitting ninth in Serie A, seeking to climb the table against Frosinone. The return of McTominay will boost head coach Massimiliano Allegri’s options as the team eyes improved results in both domestic and European competitions.
