Scott McTominay had emergency heart treatment before Scotland’s World Cup opener

Scotland and Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay revealed he had emergency treatment to regulate his heartbeat two days before his country’s World Cup opener against Haiti, which Scotland won 1-0.

Speaking to BBC Sport, McTominay said the problem came on after months of preparing for the tournament. Being in hospital before the match was not ideal, but he remained focused on his footballing responsibilities. He also played for 90 minutes in Scotland’s defeats to Morocco and Brazil.

The player recently underwent an ablation procedure in Manchester to treat a heart rhythm disorder. He praised Napoli and the medical team who cared for him, saying the procedure went well and he was feeling much better. Returning to play and proving himself again remained his priority.

McTominay missed Scotland’s first four Nations League matches before returning to play for Napoli domestically and in the Champions League. He is currently in Scotland’s squad for their Nations League matches against North Macedonia and Switzerland.