On Sunday, during the Serie A match between Fiorentina and Inter Milan, Edoardo Bove suddenly collapsed on the pitch, leading to the game being abandoned.
Fiorentina, Bove’s club (he is on loan from Roma), has since released a statement confirming that the Italian midfielder is currently in intensive care.
According to the statement, Bove is now able to breathe on his own. Doctors have ruled out any acute damage to his central nervous system and cardio-respiratory system. However, he will need further evaluation in the coming hours.
What Happened?
The incident occurred while VAR was reviewing a disallowed goal. Bove suddenly lost consciousness and collapsed on the field.
Medical staff quickly rushed to assist him, and he was taken to the hospital for urgent treatment.
Players from both Fiorentina and Inter Milan appeared shocked and anxious as the referee took the teams off the pitch and suspended the match.
Later, Inter Milan issued a statement saying the Fiorentina vs Inter Milan game was abandoned due to a medical emergency.
See what social media is saying?
ACF e l'Azienda Ospedaliero Universitaria di Careggi comunicano che il calciatore Edoardo Bove, soccorso in campo a seguito della perdita di coscienza occorsa durante la gara #FiorentinaInter, si trova attualmente in sedazione farmacologica ricoverato in terapia intensiva. pic.twitter.com/EYCzhWWQm5
— ACF Fiorentina (@acffiorentina) December 1, 2024
Sky Italia report that Bove has regained consciousness. https://t.co/TU5WVSY914
— Gabriele Marcotti (@Marcotti) December 1, 2024
Fiorentina-Inter has been suspended after Fiorentina’s Edoardo Bove collapsed on the pitch in the 17th minute. pic.twitter.com/ngcWBpnwPB
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) December 1, 2024
