Scott McTominay revealed he underwent an ablation procedure to correct an irregular heartbeat two days before Scotland's World Cup victory over Haiti in June. The Napoli midfielder recently had the minimally invasive operation in Manchester. At the tournament, McTominay was put to sleep to correct his rhythm and received the all-clear to play in the opening 1-0 win.
He described the experience as unsettling, having prepared so well only to face a medical procedure before his first World Cup game. Despite feeling 100% fit, he spent two days in a hospital bed before being cleared to play. McTominay also featured for Scotland in losses to Morocco and Brazil, playing the full 90 minutes in both matches.
The former Manchester United player said he had to accept the situation, noting that sometimes things don't go your way in football. He emphasized that the procedure was necessary to ensure he could compete at the highest level. Scotland's World Cup campaign ended after three group stage matches.
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