Napoli have received an important fitness boost as Scott McTominay has been cleared to resume competitive sporting activity, putting the Scotland midfielder back at Massimiliano Allegri’s disposal after a medical absence.
Key takeaways
- McTominay has obtained clearance for competitive football.
- The midfielder completed the required medical examinations after his procedure.
- He underwent an ablation operation in Manchester at the start of September.
- The treatment addressed a mild benign cardiac arrhythmia.
- McTominay is now available again to Napoli coach Massimiliano Allegri.
A return after medical clearance
McTominay’s recovery has reached its decisive stage with the completion of the checks required to certify his ability to play competitively. The clearance ends a period in which Napoli had to wait for the midfielder’s medical situation to be fully resolved before considering him for selection.
The Scottish international travelled to Manchester for an ablation procedure early in September. The operation was carried out to treat a mild, benign irregularity in his heart rhythm.
An option restored for Allegri
For Allegri, McTominay’s return restores a midfield option at a point in the Serie A season when squad depth can shape the rhythm of a campaign. The coach can now include the former Manchester United player in his plans again, subject to his match fitness and selection decisions.
Napoli’s immediate priority will be to manage his reintegration carefully after the enforced interruption, while McTominay looks to resume his role in the club’s season-long pursuit of its objectives.
