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McTominay reveals heart treatment at World Cup

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McTominay reveals heart treatment at World Cup

Scott McTominay says he received treatment to correct an irregular heartbeat two days before Scotland's World Cup win over Haiti in June. The Napoli midfielder recently underwent an ablation procedure - a minimally invasive operation to correct irregular heart rhythms - in Manchester. At the World Cup, the 29-year-old was was put to sleep to correct his heartbeat and given the all-clear to play in the opening 1-0 victory over Haiti in Massachusetts.

"I had to go and get the shock on my heart," revealed the former Manchester United player, who also played 90 minutes in the losses to Morocco and Brazil. "It was two days before the Haiti game. You've prepared so well.

I was in such good condition and then something like that happens.