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Napoli and Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay underwent a procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat two days before Scotland’s 2026 World Cup match against Haiti in June. Scotland won the match 1-0, with John McGinn scoring the only goal in the 29th minute.
McTominay said that although he had felt in good shape before the procedure, it was difficult to be in a hospital bed preparing for anesthesia two days before his team’s first World Cup match. He said he had to accept the situation and that things do not always go as planned in football.
The midfielder said he now feels much better than before and that the procedure had been necessary. He said the intervention was successfully completed in Manchester. McTominay also noted the concern of family members, friends and media representatives who contacted him after reports about his heart condition.
He thanked his club, the national team and the medical staff involved in his treatment in the autumn. On September 8, McTominay underwent heart surgery because of a mild, benign arrhythmia. The BBC published the player’s remarks.
