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McTominay to Rest After Successful Hospital Ablation Surgery

9/9/2026

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McTominay Ablation Recovery

Spire Manchester Hospital performed a successful ablation on Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay on Tuesday.
Napoli announced he will rest for two weeks before returning to training.
He will miss Napoli’s Champions League match against Arsenal and Scotland’s Nations League games versus Slovenia, Switzerland and North Macedonia.
Napoli said he will be available again after the international break.

Summary

McTominay Contract Uncertainty

Giovanni Manna said McTominay is unsure about renewing his contract that runs until 2028.
He joined Napoli in 2024 for a £25.7 million fee under manager Antonio Conte.
McTominay helped Napoli win the 2024-25 Serie A title and earned Player of the Season honors.
Coach Massimiliano Allegri hopes McTominay will be fit for the October 10 match against Frosinone.

History

Historical Context

After Juventus’ 2006 relegation and 17-point deduction, midfielder Patrick Vieira left for Inter Milan on a €9.5 million deal, showing how injuries and club crises force midfield overhauls. Arsenal’s historic reliance on dominant midfielders mirrors that pattern, so Antonio Conte and Massimiliano Allegri must remodel tactics ahead of the October 10 crucial Champions League tie.

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McTominay Ablation Recovery

Spire Manchester Hospital performed a successful ablation on Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay on Tuesday.
Napoli announced he will rest for two weeks before returning to training.
He will miss Napoli’s Champions League match against Arsenal and Scotland’s Nations League games versus Slovenia, Switzerland and North Macedonia.
Napoli said he will be available again after the international break.

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