Scotland Star Reveals: Two Days Before the World Cup, I Underwent Electric Shock Treatment

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Scott McTominay, a midfielder for Napoli and for the Scotland national team, revealed that he underwent electric shock treatment on his heart two days before his team's opening match at the World Cup. According to him, the treatment was carried out due to heart rhythm disturbances. The player was hospitalized following the incident, and he noted that the medical details are still not fully clear. He said that when the incident occurred he was in excellent condition, and then this happened without warning.

In the 36 hours before the opening match, the 29-year-old midfielder had to undergo the medical procedure, as a result of which his participation in the World Cup was in question. According to him, a return to the pitch was not certain at that moment. He added that he is happy to be back playing football and does not see the heart rhythm disturbances as an excuse.

McTominay said that the additional treatment he underwent in Manchester was part of his ongoing medical care, and he stressed that he is currently in good condition. Scotland did not release further details about the player's health beyond his remarks.