Scottish midfielder Scott McTominay has returned to wear the Napoli shirt after heart surgery in January. In an official match against Frosinone, the Neapolitan club won 3-0 and the player played around half an hour, respecting the recovery program outlined by coach Massimiliano Allegri. McTominay again showed his ability to create danger, but was unable to find the net.
After more than a month of absence, the main objective is to gradually restore the player's brilliance and rhythm without forcing the process too much. According to the newspaper "IlMattino", the midfielder started working with a personal trainer in Manchester, then continued with training at Napoli. The performance against Frosinone represents the first step towards full physical and mental recovery.
Napoli is now preparing for a crucial Champions League match against Villarreal. Allegri will have to carefully evaluate McTominay's performances in the next sessions to decide whether to include him as a starter or continue to use him from the bench. The coach stated that the decision will depend on the Scot's physical condition, but he is open to the possibility of progressively increasing his playing time, even if a return from the first minute is not ruled out.
The Neapolitan club is determined to bring the player back to his previous level of form, but wants to avoid overloading him after the delicate recovery process. With the match against Villarreal scheduled for Tuesday, Napoli will have the opportunity to test McTominay's full availability in a high-pressure environment, while the coach will have to balance the need to compete with the caution needed for a player who has just returned from surgery.