
Napoli midfielder Scott McTominay will miss his side's UEFA Champions League clash against Arsenal after undergoing a heart procedure. The Italian club confirmed the procedure was successful and said the Scotland international will observe a rest period of around two weeks before returning to training. The announcement means McTominay will be unavailable for the European fixture as he recovers, according to Vanguard News.
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