Edoardo Bove: Fiorentina Midfielder Collapses on Pitch During Serie A Match vs Inter Milan

• Edoardo Bove is in the intensive care unit of an Italian hospital after he collapsed on the pitch on 1 December
• The Fiorentina midfielder was in action for his club during their Serie A match when the unfortunate happened
• Players from both teams were visibly distraught, with some crying, leading the centre referee to suspend play immediately

Terrifying scenes were witnessed on Sunday evening during a Serie A match between Fiorentina and Inter Milan at the Artemio Franchi Stadium.

Midfielder Edoardo Bove collapsed in the 16th minute with his teammates and opponents urgently calling for medical help.

What happened to Edoardo Bove?

Bove suddenly fell down on the pitch unchallenged and was rushed to the nearby Florence's Careggi University Hospital and was admitted to intensive care.

Both teams were visibly distraught, with referee Daniel Doveri immediately suspending the game.

"The Viola player arrived at the emergency department in stable haemodynamic conditions and initial cardiological and neurological tests have ruled out acute damage to the central nervous system and the cardio-respiratory system. Bove will be re-evaluated in the next 24 hrs," read a statement from Fiorentina.

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Reactions to the news.

Here are some of the responses from netizens.

@osasuna_en:

"Stay strong, Bove!"

@RareTega:

"Thoughts and prayers are with Bove, his teammates, and his family."

@jpf293:

"Wishing him the very best."

@IrtSmoke:

"Get well soon champ."

@AznouEra:

"Get well soon Edoardo."

Who is Edoardo Bove?

Edoardo Bove is a 22-year-old Italian midfielder who was born in Rome to a German-Italian mother. He is a student of Economics and Management.

He started his career at Roma, where he made 65 appearances. He was part of Jose Mourinho's squad that won the Conference League in 2022.

Bove joined La Viola on loan in August and has since made 14 appearances for Raffaele Palladino's side. As captured by Transfermarkt, he has scored once and provided four assists in all competitions.

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Source: TUKO.co.ke