Fiorentina midfielder Edoardo Bove collapsed in the 17th minute of Sunday’s match against Inter and the player is in intensive care. Bove, the Viola’s young talent, was quickly attended to by the medical staff and was surrounded by players from both teams as medical professionals attended to him. He was then carried off the pitch and placed in an ambulance in the corner of the stadium before the match was officially abandoned to be played at a later date.
“The viola player arrived at the emergency department in stable hemodynamic conditions and initial cardiological and neurological tests have ruled out acute damage to the central nervous and cardio-respiratory systems.” Fiorentina said this in a statement. “Bove will be reevaluated in the next 24 years [hours].”
Serie A also commented on the status of the match, which was suspended.
“The match will not be resumed and will be postponed to a date to be determined. When the match was interrupted, Bove fell to the ground and the situation immediately seemed very serious. An ambulance has taken the player away, news is awaited.” The official website of Serie A has been posted.
Who is Edoardo Bove?
The 22-year-old plays as a left winger for Fiorentina, on loan from Roma. An emerging talent for the Italian national team, Bove has been a regular in the U-21 side this season, making six appearances this season. He has made 14 appearances for Fiorentina, scoring one goal and three assists in all competitions this season. Bove has become a regular starter for the side and has been a key part of the Viola’s strong form, which has seen them rise into the top four of Serie A as things stand.