Scotland midfielder Scott McTominay has revealed that he underwent emergency heart treatment two days before his country’s opening match against Haiti at the World Cup in June.
The Napoli midfielder disclosed the experience on Tuesday while speaking to reporters ahead of Scotland’s upcoming Nations League fixtures.
“I had to go and get the shock on my heart,” the 29-year-old said, describing the treatment he received shortly before Scotland’s opening World Cup game.
McTominay also underwent a minor heart procedure in September, which forced him to miss Scotland’s last international window.
He returned to the national team squad on November 3 after recovering from the procedure and said he was delighted to be back.
The midfielder stressed that representing Scotland remains a major priority for him as he looks to regain his form and continue improving after his health challenges.
“That’s the most important thing in my life, and it always will be, in terms of wanting to come back, prove myself again and make sure that I can go to another level,” he said.
McTominay’s return comes as Scotland prepare for two important Nations League matches in their bid to improve their position in Group B1.
Scotland currently sit third in the group with four points from four matches, three points behind second-placed Slovenia and eight adrift of leaders Switzerland.
They will host North Macedonia on November 13 before travelling to Switzerland for their final fixture of the international window three days later.
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